The FOC reviews AI rules for funding applications beyond film

The Federal Council notes an AI report in which the Federal Office of Culture (FOC) plans to review its funding rules.^1,2 It dealt with the report at its meeting on 28 October 2026.¹

The FOC will examine whether Article 35 paragraph 3 of the Film Funding Ordinance (FiFV) should extend to other cultural sectors.² Anyone applying for film funding has had to disclose the use of AI since 1 January 2026.³ The report does not say what this would mean for music, or when.²

The FOC sees a risk to income, because protected Swiss works are used free of charge to train AI.² The report also mentions algorithms that affect how easily Swiss music can be found on streaming platforms.²

Since November 2025 the FOC has run an ‘AI Dialogue on Culture’ meant to produce a code of ethics.¹ Pro Helvetia is working with the FOC on funding recommendations for the AI era, based on a survey.²

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) is preparing a copyright revision based on motion 24.4596 by Petra Gössi.² It is to clarify when protected works such as music may be used for AI.² The report gives no date.²

Next step: the Federal Office of Justice is drafting binding AI rules, with the consultation (Vernehmlassung) due in spring 2027.¹