Hacker News with Generative AI: Switzerland

Switzerland plans to ban anonymity and data retention by decree (heise.de)
A draft ordinance in Switzerland stipulates that users of all major platforms must provide a copy of their ID or driver's license or a telephone number.
Switzerland, Privacy, Legislation, Data Retention, Online Identity
10 points by KingOfCoders 6 hours ago | 0 comments
Robotics meets the culinary arts (epfl.ch)
A Swiss Italian team has created RoboCake, an edible robotic wedding cake that illustrates the advances in robotic food research.
Robotics, Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Switzerland
15 points by gnabgib 4 days ago | 2 comments
Why does Switzerland have so many bunkers? (thedial.world)
To the alternating fascination, bewilderment and envy of its European neighbors, Switzerland, population nearly 9 million, has more bunkers per capita than anywhere else in the world — enough to guarantee shelter space to every single resident in the event of a crisis.
Switzerland, Military, Bunkers, History, Geography
159 points by pseudolus 5 days ago | 186 comments
Switzerland suspends Deutsche Bahn trains due to chronic delays (thelocal.de)
Switzerland's national railway operator has stopped two connections from Germany at the border, accusing Deutsche Bahn delays of negatively affecting its own timetables.
Switzerland, Trains, Germany, Transportation, Delays
46 points by gslin 8 days ago | 15 comments
Proton provided user information in 10,368 requests in 2024 (proton.me)
From time to time, Proton may be legally compelled to disclose certain user information to Swiss authorities, as detailed in our Privacy Policy. This can happen if Swiss law is broken. As stated in our Privacy Policy, all emails, files and invites are encrypted and we have no means to decrypt them.
Privacy, Data Security, Switzerland, Law Enforcement
8 points by argilla 35 days ago | 1 comments
Switzerland's vinyl turntable roundabout: Unique road art (2019) (newlyswissed.com)
Switzerland's flag may be square, but its streets are dotted with roundabouts.
Switzerland, Road Art, Design, Transportation
40 points by gnabgib 37 days ago | 8 comments
The Design of the New Swiss Passport (kottke.org)
There are so many reasons these days to covet a Swiss passport but let me give you one more: the design kicks ass.
Design, Switzerland, Passports
24 points by bookofjoe 41 days ago | 1 comments
Show HN: A web app that shows toilets near you (toilette-in-der-naehe.de)
Dringend eine Toilette in der Nähe gesucht? Mit unserer Karte finden Sie sofort öffentliche WCs in Ihrer Umgebung. Egal ob Sie eine barrierefreie Toilette, ein kostenloses WC oder eine nachts geöffnete Toilette suchen – wir zeigen Ihnen den schnellsten Weg dorthin. Bei uns finden Sie Toiletten in ganz Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz.
Web Development, Location-Based Services, Germany, Austria, Switzerland
7 points by jandr00id 41 days ago | 2 comments
The Design of the New Swiss Passport (kottke.org)
There are so many reasons these days to covet a Swiss passport but let me give you one more: the design kicks ass.
Design, Switzerland, Passports
17 points by Tomte 42 days ago | 0 comments
Secure encryption and online anonymity are now at risk in Switzerland (techradar.com)
Privacy, Security, Switzerland, Encryption, Anonymity
11 points by 01-_- 42 days ago | 3 comments
US restricts Switzerland's access to AI chips (swissinfo.ch)
Switzerland is excluded by the US from the allied countries for unlimited access to chips required for artificial intelligence.
Politics, Artificial Intelligence, Switzerland, United States, Technology
25 points by jonbaer 102 days ago | 7 comments
ComCom orders: Swisscom must operate zero-settlement peering with Init7 [pdf] (init7.net)
Switzerland, Telecommunications, Regulation, Peering, Networking
10 points by sschueller 136 days ago | 0 comments
Building the steepest cable car in the world 85-ATW Stechelberg-Mürren [EN Sub.] [video] (youtube.com)
Engineering, Transportation, Switzerland, Cable Cars, Construction
12 points by sschueller 143 days ago | 0 comments
Switzerland seeks to ban Nazi symbols amid surge in antisemitism (theguardian.com)
Switzerland is seeking to ban the swastika, Hitler salute and other Nazi signs due to a rise in antisemitism, the federal government has announced.
Switzerland, Antisemitism, Nazi Symbols, Europe
7 points by isaacfrond 147 days ago | 0 comments
AI Jesus is ready to dispense advice from a booth in historic Swiss church (theregister.com)
If you find yourself in the Swiss tourist destination of Lucerne with a guilty conscience, there's someone waiting at the historic Peterskapelle Catholic Church to hear your prayers - someone who cares, you might say: Your own personal AI Jesus.
Artificial Intelligence, Religion, Switzerland
5 points by beardyw 167 days ago | 0 comments
Lindt not 'expertly crafted with the finest ingredients'. Lead in dark chocolate (fortune.com)
In a bid to dodge a US lawsuit, Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli has scuppered its own claims about the excellence of its products — a cornerstone of its marketing strategy.
Marketing, Food, Lawsuits, Switzerland
20 points by throwaway743 176 days ago | 5 comments
Hacker attack causes log-in problems for Swiss media (bluewin.ch)
A hacker attack has paralyzed the OneLog log-in platform shared by numerous Swiss media companies.
Cybersecurity, Switzerland, Media, Hacker Attacks
21 points by croes 196 days ago | 9 comments
A Swiss firm’s software mines the world’s knowledge for patent opportunities (ieee.org)
Just outside Lausanne, Switzerland, in a meeting room wallpapered with patent drawings, Ioannis Ierides faced a classic sales challenge: demonstrating his product’s advantages within the short span of his customer’s attention.
Software, Patents, Switzerland, Business, AI
20 points by geox 209 days ago | 9 comments
Switzerland Police investigate first use of 'suicide capsule' (dw.com)
Swiss police say they have detained several people and opened a criminal case a day after the first use of the "Sarco" capsule to end a person's life. Assisted dying is legal in Switzerland in some circumstances.
Switzerland, Assisted Dying, Crime, Death, Technology
3 points by gmays 217 days ago | 1 comments
Italy and Switzerland have agreed to shift their shared border in the Alps (cnn.com)
Italy, Switzerland, Border Changes, Alps, Geography
5 points by vinnyglennon 220 days ago | 1 comments
Switzerland and Italy redraw border due to melting glaciers (bbc.com)
Switzerland and Italy have redrawn part of their border in the Alps due to melting glaciers, caused by climate change.
Switzerland, Italy, Climate Change, Geography, Environment
33 points by gniting 221 days ago | 4 comments
Melting glaciers force Switzerland and Italy to redraw part of Alpine border (theguardian.com)
Switzerland and Italy have redrawn a border that traverses an Alpine peak as melting glaciers shift the historically defined frontier.
Climate Change, Geography, International Relations, Switzerland, Italy
17 points by yusufaytas 222 days ago | 1 comments
The Swiss government closes its Mastodon account for lack of followers (admin.ch)
Social Media, Switzerland, Government
11 points by kimi 226 days ago | 3 comments
Family moved from US to Switzerland. The difference in quality of life is huge (businessinsider.com)
In 2016, my family was eager for change.
Switzerland, United States, Family, Immigration
11 points by theanonymousone 226 days ago | 6 comments
Swiss police make arrests over suspected death in 'suicide capsule' (theguardian.com)
Swiss police say they have opened a criminal investigation and arrested several people after the suspected death of a woman in a so-called suicide capsule.
Switzerland, Crime, Death, Suicide, Assisted Suicide
6 points by bookofjoe 227 days ago | 1 comments
Several people detained in Switzerland over death in a 'suicide capsule' (apnews.com)
Police in northern Switzerland said Tuesday that several people have been detained and a criminal case opened in connection with the suspected death of a person in a new “suicide capsule.”
Switzerland, Suicide, Crime, Technology
48 points by impish9208 227 days ago | 68 comments
Swiss BMW Driver Slammed with $116,000 Tailgating Fine Because He's Rich (thedrive.com)
A wealthy Swiss lawyer is paying a six-figure fine for reckless behavior on the road.
Traffic Laws, Lawsuits, Switzerland
41 points by ivewonyoung 240 days ago | 102 comments
Swiss watchmakers put employees on state-funded leave as luxury demand disappear (fortune.com)
Swiss luxury watchmakers are turning to the government for financial aid to help them weather a downturn in demand.
Switzerland, Luxury Goods, Economics, Recession
70 points by cwwc 245 days ago | 85 comments
Fasnacht: Basel's "three most beautiful days" (shoreleave.substack.com)
Switzerland, Festivals, Culture, Events
36 points by cathartidae 250 days ago | 12 comments
Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough? (bbc.co.uk)
Food, Science, Switzerland
61 points by cmsefton 255 days ago | 80 comments