Work in transition
We measure how paid work in Switzerland is changing today and over the coming years: which tasks language models already take on, which occupations are shifting and where new tasks emerge.
short to medium term · empirical
Avantiris
Think tank for AI and the future of society
01 / 05 — Field
−10 000
Work is done by hand.
02 / 05 — Factory
1800
Machines take over the muscle.
03 / 05 — Office
1970
Work moves into the head.
04 / 05 — Model
2022
Language models take on the first knowledge work.
05 / 05 — Open
20??
And what will people do then?
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01 — Mission
We study what large language models are doing to Switzerland.
Avantiris is an independent, non-profit Swiss think tank. We research how artificial intelligence – large language models (LLMs) above all – is changing work, the economy and the way people live together in Switzerland.
To do so we collect data, set different perspectives side by side and think possible developments through to the end: from the changes of the next few years to the question of what people do in a largely automated world. What we find, we publish.
02 — Programmes
Three programmes, three time horizons.
Scenarios
What happens when physical and mental work are automated? On an empirical basis we develop possible future scenarios for the economy and society, and examine what they would mean for Switzerland.
medium to long term · empirical, scenario-based
Humans and meaning
What do people do when machines do the work? Where do they find meaning? And how do we have to change as a society? This programme leaves empirical ground and asks the fundamental questions.
long term · philosophical
03 — Approach
Research, educate, take a position.
01
Research
We produce and publish analyses, studies and proposed solutions.
02
Educate
We organise events, talks, courses and other educational formats.
03
Exchange
We seek dialogue with the public, education, science, business, politics and public authorities.
04
Collaborate
We work with organisations that pursue similar goals.
05
Take a position
We comment factually and independently of party politics, for example in public consultations and with position papers.
04 — Association
Independent and non-profit.
- Legal form
- Association under Art. 60 ff. of the Swiss Civil Code
- Seat
- Thun, Switzerland
- Purpose
- Exclusively charitable, not for profit
- Stance
- Neutral in party politics and religion
- Transparency
- Contributions from legal entities above CHF 5,000 per year are disclosed in the annual report.
Become a member
Any natural or legal person who supports the purpose of the association can join – as an active member with voting rights or as a supporting member. Applications are sent in writing to the board.
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