The Data Prism in Regulating Closed-Source Software in Public Administration: The Case of the AI-Powered Translation Software DeepL in the Swiss Federal Administration

This article explores the legal implications of deploying AI-powered translation software in multilingual public administrations, focusing on the case of DeepL in the Swiss federal administration.It examines the contractual, regulatory, and data protection frameworks shaping this deployment.The study reveals how legal oversight remains partial, privileging data concerns over broader administrative law principles.

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SERVAL (Université de Lausanne)
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2025-01-01
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The Data Prism in Regulating Closed-Source Software in Public Administration: The Case of the AI-Powered Translation Software DeepL in the Swiss Federal Administration

SERVAL (Université de Lausanne)
Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations
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The Data Prism in Regulating Closed-Source Software in Public Administration: The Case of the AI-Powered Translation Software DeepL in the Swiss Federal Administration

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This article explores the legal implications of deploying AI-powered translation software in multilingual public administrations, focusing on the case of DeepL in the Swiss federal administration.It examines the contractual, regulatory, and data protection frameworks shaping this deployment.The study reveals how legal oversight remains partial, privileging data concerns over broader administrative law principles.

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