Switzerland’s economic future is increasingly being shaped by artificial intelligence, which could either help the country offset labour shortages caused by an ageing population or disrupt its high-income model by displacing large segments of the workforce. Economists and researchers highlight a deep divide in expectations: while some see AI as a productivity engine capable of sustaining Swiss wealth despite demographic and global pressures, others warn of severe job losses and rising inequality if human labour is widely replaced. The outcome, experts argue, will depend on whether AI is used to complement workers and drive innovation or to substitute human roles at scale, potentially reshaping not only Switzerland’s economy but the broader distribution of global wealth.
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