Future of AI hinges on standards that prioritize people

IEC, ISO and ITU have formally endorsed a socio-technical approach to standardization with the aim of advancing responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI). Leaders of the three standards development organizations made the commitment at the recent International AI Standards Summit.A ···
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Young professionals leading the way in standardization

Diversity of voices, youthful energy and a drive to learn and develop that goes over and above the day job are just some of the reasons why international standardization needs young professionals, said Siemen Maes, one of the participants in the IEC Young Professionals (YP) programme. But that’s not···
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Emerging tech supported by international standards

While AI and robots took centre stage at CES®, the world’s biggest tech show held last week, international standards were an increasingly hot topic, seen as needed now more than ever to support innovation and enable emerging technologies to thrive.IEC Vice President Vimal Mahendru, who particip···
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Engineering a sustainable future

Technology and innovation are essential to addressing climate change and many other global challenges, but they are only as effective as the people behind them.March 4 is World Engineering Day, highlighting the vital role of engineering and engineers in driving progress and sustainable developm···
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How ISO is shaping sustainable cities

What if one structural system could do it all – absorb seismic shocks, slash carbon emissions, accelerate building timelines, and cut down on future maintenance costs? Concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) are the composite innovation that promises to merge performance with sustainability. With t···
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International Standards at the heart of development

Geneva, Switzerland, 11 December 2025 | ISO today joins the World Bank to mark the official launch of the World Development Report 2025: Standards for Development. For the first time in its 45-year history, the World Bank’s flagship report is dedicated to the role of International Standard···
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