Writing about what we know: building AI systems for regulated industries, navigating Swiss and European data protection, and the practical realities of deploying AI where the stakes are high.

No thought leadership fluff. No “5 ways AI will transform your business.” Just what we have learned building verified AI for legal, tax, and compliance professionals.

7 April 2026

What the EU AI Act Means for Swiss Fiduciaries

The EU AI Act does not only affect tech companies. Fiduciaries who use AI tools or serve clients with EU ties must act. A practical guide.

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6 April 2026

Swisslex vs. Legora vs. Enclava: Three Approaches to Swiss Legal Research

An honest comparison of the three platforms for Swiss legal research. Where each excels, where each falls short, and which suits whom.

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5 April 2026

How We Indexed 1.14 Million Court Decisions in 3 Weeks

A look behind the scenes: how Mont Virtua built the largest source-verified Swiss legal database. Technical decisions, mistakes, and lessons.

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4 April 2026

Austrian Law in the Enclava: Why We Are Thinking Beyond the Swiss Border

Mont Virtua expands into the Austrian legal domain. Why the DACH region is an interconnected legal market and what this means for our users.

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3 April 2026

FINMA Guidance 08/2024: AI Governance for Swiss Financial Institutions

FINMA requires banks and insurers to implement systematic AI governance. What Circular 08/2024 concretely demands, which deadlines apply, and how to prepare.

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1 April 2026

Why AI Works Differently in Regulated Industries

Frontier AI models refuse legal, medical, and financial advice. Why regulated industries need specialised, source-verified systems.

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29 March 2026

EU AI Act: What Swiss Companies Must Do by August 2026

The EU AI Act takes full effect on 2 August 2026. What this means for Swiss companies, which obligations apply, and how to prepare in 18 weeks.

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28 March 2026

EU AI Act: What Swiss Companies Need to Know Now

The EU AI Act will be fully enforced from August 2026. Swiss companies with EU business must prepare. Deadlines, obligations, and concrete steps for compliance.

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27 March 2026

FADP Compliance Checklist 2026: Are You Ready?

The revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection has been in force since September 2023. Many companies still have gaps. This checklist shows where you should stand in 2026 and what needs catching up.

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26 March 2026

How Fiduciaries Can Accelerate Tax Research with AI

Tax research in Switzerland is complex: 26 cantons, thousands of provisions, constant changes. AI-assisted research can drastically reduce the time investment, provided the data foundation is solid.

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26 March 2026

The Future of Legal Tech in Switzerland: 5 Predictions for 2026-2030

Swiss legal tech is at an inflection point. Here are five evidence-based predictions for how AI will reshape the Swiss legal market between 2026 and 2030.

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25 March 2026

Building AI Trust in Regulated Industries: Our Approach

Trust in AI is not built through marketing. It is built through verifiable source data, transparent architecture, and Swiss-hosted infrastructure. Here's how Mont Virtua approaches it.

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25 March 2026

Why Verified AI Is Essential for Regulated Industries

General AI models hallucinate, become outdated, and provide no sources. For regulated industries, this is unacceptable. Verified AI solves these problems through source-based, auditable architecture.

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24 March 2026

RAG for Regulated Industries: How the Technology Works

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is the technology behind trustworthy AI for regulated industries. This article explains the technical architecture, the components, and why it matters for professionals.

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24 March 2026

Switzerland's Open Government Data: A Goldmine Nobody Is Using

Switzerland publishes enormous amounts of legal, regulatory, and administrative data through official channels. Almost nobody is turning it into usable AI infrastructure. Here's the opportunity.

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23 March 2026

AI for Swiss Law Firms: A Practical Guide

How Swiss law firms can use AI effectively. What works, what to avoid, and how to get started.

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23 March 2026

AI for Swiss Lawyers: From Skepticism to Competitive Advantage

Swiss lawyers are skeptical about AI for good reasons. But the firms adopting domain-specific AI tools are already pulling ahead. Here's a practical guide to what works.

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22 March 2026

Data Sovereignty and AI: Why Swiss Companies Must Control Their Own Data

Swiss data sovereignty in the AI era. The CLOUD Act, FADP, GDPR, and why control over your own data is not optional but essential.

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22 March 2026

Why Single-Sector Legal AI Is Already Obsolete

Harvey, Legora, and Noxtua are building single-sector legal AI. But real professional work crosses domains. Multi-sector AI platforms are the next evolution.

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21 March 2026

Automating FINMA Compliance with AI: Opportunities and Limits

How AI can help with FINMA compliance. AML, KYC, regulatory monitoring, and the limits of automation in the Swiss financial sector.

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21 March 2026

What Is Regulated RAG? The Technology Behind Trustworthy AI for Professionals

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is the technology that makes AI trustworthy for regulated industries. Here's how it works, why it matters, and what separates good RAG from bad RAG.

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20 March 2026

AI Readiness Assessment: Is Your Company Ready for AI?

How to assess whether your company is ready for AI adoption. Data maturity, infrastructure, team readiness, and the five dimensions of AI readiness.

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20 March 2026

How AI Is Transforming FINMA Compliance

FINMA compliance is document-heavy, time-sensitive, and high-stakes. AI is changing how Swiss financial institutions handle regulatory obligations. Here's what works and what doesn't.

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19 March 2026

Swiss Data Sovereignty in the Age of AI: Why It Matters for Your Firm

Swiss data sovereignty is not a marketing feature for AI tools. It is a legal requirement for law firms, banks, and compliance professionals. Here's why where your AI runs matters.

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19 March 2026

Swiss Law and AI: Why Traditional Databases No Longer Suffice

Comparing traditional legal databases like Swisslex and Weblaw with AI-powered knowledge systems. Why Swiss legal professionals need an upgrade.

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18 March 2026

AI Agents in Business Management: How Mont Virtua Is Run by 7 Agents

Mont Virtua is operated by seven AI agents. A field report on agent-based business management, what works, what we have learned, and how it changes corporate structure.

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18 March 2026

Why ChatGPT Can't Give You Legal Advice (And What Can)

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google have all banned their models from giving personalized legal advice. Here's why general-purpose AI falls short for legal work, and what the alternatives are.

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17 March 2026

The EU AI Act Is Coming for Swiss SMEs

The EU AI Act takes effect August 2, 2026. Swiss SMEs serving EU clients face new obligations for AI transparency, risk classification, and data governance. Here's what to do now.

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17 March 2026

US Cloud Act: The Underestimated Risk for Swiss Law Firms

Why the US CLOUD Act poses a concrete compliance risk for Swiss law firms. BGFA Art. 13, practical consequences, and alternatives to US cloud providers.

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16 March 2026

AI Implementation in Regulated Industries: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical guide to implementing AI in regulated companies. From initial assessment to production deployment, with concrete steps and common pitfalls.

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15 March 2026

Multilingual AI for Switzerland: Why Four Languages Are Not a Luxury

Why AI systems for Switzerland must natively handle German, French, Italian, and English. The technical challenges of multilingual search and retrieval.

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14 March 2026

Open-Source AI vs. Proprietary Models: Which Fits Regulated Industries Better

An objective comparison of open-source AI models (Llama, Mistral) and proprietary models (GPT, Claude) for use in regulated industries. Auditability, sovereignty, costs, and practical implications.

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