Driverless taxis are moving from pilot projects to real-world deployment. Researchers at EPFL are studying what cities must do it they want to integrate robotaxis without increasing congestion or weakening public transport.

Researchers at EPFL have created the world’s largest open-access collection of spatial proteomics tissue images, bringing together samples from more than 5,000 patients. Called spora, this new resource aims to accelerate AI research into how tissues function and how diseases develop.

Two AI projects have been selected for funding through the 2026 Geneva AI Initiative, led by the EPFL AI Center in collaboration with the Swiss Data Science Center (SDSC). Proposed by IMPACT Initiatives and GCERF, the projects aim to improve humanitarian research quality and streamline reporting processes through AI.

The EPFL AI Center has appointed Amina Chebira as its new Executive Director, effective 1^st October. She brings extensive experience in strategy, operations and technology-driven programs spanning academia, industry and applied innovation.

The ELIAS Alliance has expanded its pan-European network with eight new regional AI Innovation Nodes, including one in Lausanne, bringing together research, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems across Europe.

Fifteen women from across EPFL are being featured in the 2026 Top 100+ Women in AI, Data & Robotics report, celebrating their engagement and contribution to Switzerland’s rapidly evolving AI ecosystem.