Role of International Standards in AI

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), along with related technologies, remain at the forefront of research and industry advancements, serving as essential drivers for innovative products and services that are reshaping business and society. AI is catalysing industrial transformation, fostering innovation, and supporting the development of resilient infrastructure necessary for sustainable growth worldwide. International Standards play a central role in this transformation by ensuring that AI is developed, implemented, and utilised responsibly on a global scale. Standardization is vital within the AI/ML ecosystem, advancing interoperability, quality, and reliability. By providing unified frameworks, standards enable diverse AI systems and components to integrate efficiently, resulting in scalable and effective solutions. Additionally, standards establish benchmarks for performance, safety, and reliability, ensuring that AI systems meet established criteria and operate consistently. Greater clarity in standardization processes is now more critical than ever. Proactive engagement in standardization efforts will lay the foundation for an AI-enabled future rich with opportunities. This session offers an opportunity to engage with leaders from international standards organizations and gain insights into the latest developments in AI-related standardization.