Federal Council takes note of interim progress on AI regulation

Berna, 28.10.2026 — The federal government is pressing ahead with steps to implement the Council of Europe Convention on Artificial Intelligence (AI). At its meeting on 28 October, the Federal Council took note of the progress of work to date and the initial results. These include a report on ongoing AI activities within the Federal Administration, as well as guidance on voluntary commitments by associations and companies.

On 12 February 2025, the Federal Council decided to ratify the AI Convention. The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) is coordinating the implementation of these non-legally binding measures. These include, guidelines, industry standards and voluntary commitments.

The OFCOM report entitled ‘Sector-specific measures for the regulation of Artificial Intelligence’ is based on a survey of all federal agencies and provides an overview of current and planned measures in various sectors (e.g. transport, energy, health, media). It reveals that there is a great deal of momentum within the Federal Administration with regard to AI. High-tech sectors and those relating to intellectual property, data processing, digital infrastructure and regulated markets face particular challenges.

The ‘Guide on an AI Code of Conduct’ is a toolkit for associations and businesses intended to help them draw up voluntary guidelines on the use of AI. To this end, the guide provides suggested texts on 10 topics at three levels of detail, which can be combined as desired. A multi-stage process guides the development from the outset right through to ongoing refinement. The aim is to ensure that AI is used responsibly, with this approach being put into practice, reviewed and continuously improved in everyday life.