ISO/IEC Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Last week the first International AI Summit took place, marking an important moment for global AI governance. During the summit the IEC, ISO - International Organization for Standardization and the International Telecommunication Union issued the Seoul Statement on AI, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing safe, inclusive and effective international standards for AI. The statement sets out a joint vision and commitments from the three organizations on how International Standards will support the development and deployment of trustworthy AI systems that benefit society, drive innovation and uphold fundamental rights. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/evxz24mP With the release of the Seoul Statement, the message is clear: the time to act is now. As AI rapidly reshapes our world, we must take a socio-technical approach and ensure people remain at the centre of this transformation. Standards are essential tools for responsible AI, but implementation cannot rest with standards bodies alone. Industry, regulators, companies and policymakers must work together to embed socio-technical considerations into products, policies and governance frameworks. The IEC is committed to this mission. The Seoul Statement is both a call to action and a commitment to advancing safe, inclusive and trustworthy AI for all. #SeoulStatement #IAISS2025 #IECEmergingTech #AIEthics #TrustworthyAI #ResponsibleAI #GlobalCollaboration #Innovation Thank you to all the speakers, contributors and participants who helped make this Summit such a success! Korean Agency for Technology and Standards ISO - International Organization for Standardization International Telecommunication Union OECD - OCDE United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies United Nations Human Rights

✨ In the lead-up to the International AI Standards Summit (2–3 December 2025, Seoul), the IEC Academy hosted a four-part #webinar series that brought together global experts to explore how #internationalstandards can drive trustworthy, inclusive and human-centred AI. Across the sessions, they unpacked: 🔹 the value and impact of international #AI #standards 🔹 #sociotechnical considerations in AI development and deployment 🔹 implications for #humanrights and responsible governance 🔹 the need for #globalcooperation and bridging the #digitaldivide These conversations were an important step in building momentum and shared understanding ahead of this week’s Summit, where the global community will continue shaping a standards-based future for AI. 🎙 A sincere thank you to our moderators James Wood & Mike Mullane and to all panellists for their insightful contributions and energy throughout the series: Amandeep Gill Amb.Prof.Muhammadou M.O. Kah, Ph.D Wael William Diab Vadim Pak Tee Wee Ang Karine Perset Ian Oppermann Cindy Parokkil Jason Pielemeier Alexandria Walden Mallory Knodel Boris Inderbitzin Jordi Ascensi Sala Marc Rotenberg Darmain Segaran Elham Tabassi . 🔗 All recordings and speakers' bios are now available at: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUqE-Pym 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyD85TzJ 👉 https://lnkd.in/euaJze_Z 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNv6y5nJ As we turn to the Summit in Seoul, here's wishing all participants productive deliberations and meaningful collaboration toward globally aligned, trustworthy AI. #IEC #ISO #ITU #IECAcademy #InternationalAIStandardsSummit #AIStandards #AITrust #ResponsibleAI #AIForGood #AIGovernance #Standardization #BuildingTrustInAI #TechForGood #HumanRights #AIandHumanRights #SociotechnicalAI #GlobalCooperation #DigitalInclusion #FutureOfAI

Not every standard solves the problem it’s meant to. So how do you know which ones will actually make an impact?   Dr Andreas Hauser sits down with Wael William Diab, Chairman of ISO/IEC Artificial Intelligence (AI), to explore a structured approach: identifying the problem, clarifying the need, and mapping stakeholders to create standards that work in practice.   Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gj4qX9cU   #AIStandards #ResponsibleAI #AILeadership #AIQURIS

🌐 Today at the International AI Standards Summit in Seoul, ISO joined forces with our partners IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and International Telecommunication Union to launch the Seoul Statement - a united vision for advancing responsible, human-centric AI. On stage, ISO President Dr Sung Hwan Cho, IEC President Jo Cops and ITU Deputy Secretary-General Tomas Lamanauskas unveiled the Statement, reaffirming our collective commitment to shaping an AI future that is safe, inclusive, open, sustainable and fair for all. The Seoul Statement underscores the vital role of International Standards in ensuring these benefits reach everyone. Together with IEC and ITU, we commit to:  🔹 Actively integrating socio-technical dimensions into standards development  🔹 Deepening understanding of how international standards and human rights intersect  🔹 Strengthening an inclusive, dynamic multistakeholder community to shape AI standards  🔹 Enhancing public-private collaboration for global AI capacity building Issued at our world-first International AI Standards Summit (2–3 December, Seoul), which was opened by Minseok Kim, Prime Minister, Republic of Korea and hosted by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards, the Statement marks a major milestone in global cooperation on AI. 📄 Read the full Seoul Statement here: https://lnkd.in/e_3K8MNT   🌏 International AI Standards Summit 2025 - Day 1 Highlights  With the Statement launched, today’s discussions focused on transforming shared principles into practical action for sectors including finance, energy, telecoms, transport and healthcare. Here are the key takeaways from Day 1 👇 🔹 Turning principles into action:  Sessions emphasized AI governance, transparency and human oversight with a clear message: standards are the bridge between policy and real-world implementation.  🔹 Knowledge Labs driving collaboration:  Interactive sessions enabled participants to share insights across regions and industries, exploring how standards can unlock interoperability, innovation and market access while maintaining safety and consumer trust.  🔹 Embedding the socio-technical lens:  Experts reinforced how socio-technical standards help address bias, safety and accountability, ensuring that AI reflects people and upholds human rights.    👉 We look forward to continuing the conversation tomorrow as Day 2 dives even deeper into global collaboration, capacity building and the next steps for implementing the Seoul Statement. With thanks to our partners:  IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) International Telecommunication Union OECD - OCDE United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies United Nations Human Rights #SeoulStatement #IAISS2025

“The world can’t afford confusion or overlapping solutions that compete with each other.” Our Secretary-General, Sergio Mujica, said it clearly last week. At an implementation COP, clarity isn’t optional: climate action needs coherence, credibility and interoperability. As we begin Week 2 at #COP30, that message feels even more urgent.  From carbon accounting to NDC delivery, from biodiversity to finance, the demand for aligned, trusted tools is stronger than ever. If you are in Belém, come join us this week at the #StandardsPavilion.  Grab a coffee, meet the ISO team, and let’s talk about why standards matter - and how they help turn climate commitments into real implementation. This week, we’re diving into:  • Environmental data  • A youth-led workshop  • Circular economy  • …and much more across climate policy, nature and resilience  See you this week at COP30. ☕🌿 With thanks to our fellow #StandardsPavilion partners: IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) UL Standards & Engagement ABNT - Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas Capitals Coalition Center for Global Commons (Tokyo University) Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative Organisation Internationale de Métrologie Légale (OIML) IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) Telecommunication Union Nature Positive Initiative The Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development World Steel Association (worldsteel) OECD - OCDE UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) UNDP United Nations Economic Commission for Europe United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) The United Nations Forum on Sustainability Standards (UNFSS) UNIDO Principles for Responsible Investment

Great week in Shanghai at the invitation of the Standardization Administration of China (SAC), member of IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and ISO - International Organization for Standardization. Together with my good friend Javier Garcia Diaz, Director General of UNE - Asociación Española de Normalización and ISO Vice-President, we participated in the Hongqiao International Economic Forum where we emphasized the leading role of IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and ISO - International Organization for Standardization in Artificial Intelligence standardization. The event was given prominent coverage by CCTV+ (Video News Agency) in their evening news report. ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42 is today the place to develop international standards for AI, covering foundational standards, data standards, trustworthiness, computational approaches, and societal and ethical concerns. IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) ISO - International Organization for Standardization ISO/IEC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Standardization Administration of China (SAC) It was also nice to catch up with my old friend Xiao Han, Director General of SAC, as well as with Luis Jorge Romero, Chief Strategy Officer at Comentropy Service Center.

Hello from Belém! 🌿 We’re excited to open the doors to week 1 of the #StandardsPavilion at #COP30.  ISO and partners will host more than 60 sessions showcasing how standards accelerate climate action and drive impact across climate policy, finance, adaptation, biodiversity, and so much more. 👀 More details coming soon on how to find us in the Blue Zone.  ✨ In the meantime, explore ISO’s key sessions this week at the Standards Pavilion! ⬇️ Shaping the future of climate action through standards: https://lnkd.in/giYaYS7u Delivering the NDCs: How standards make climate commitments work: https://lnkd.in/g9Waa5UN The framework of trust: Standards powering the Paris Agreement: https://lnkd.in/gX2iGXjY Trading sustainably: How standards build resilient markets: https://lnkd.in/gtST_2xD Climate accountability in the age of AI: the role of global standards: https://lnkd.in/gC-nJ3bj  View the full programme 👉  https://ow.ly/EBTP50Xj7u7 #ClimateStandards 

Last October was my first plenary session as Co-Convenor of the Joint Advisory Group on AI and Sustainability under ISO - International Organization for Standardization ISO/IEC Artificial Intelligence (AI) it felt both humbling and inspiring. Our goal in this plenary was simple but meaningful: to gather ideas and proposals that could lead to new ISO projects, and eventually, to a technical report or a published international standard. What stood out most to me was the passion in the room. Experts from different countries came together all driven by a shared belief that AI can advance sustainability, and that sustainability must guide the future of AI. So many thoughtful perspectives, so many exciting directions ahead. Thank you Wael William Diab Heather Benko Phil Isaak for the support and guidance during the plenary. This is just the beginning, and I’m truly looking forward to the work we’ll build together. 🌍🤖 #AISustainability #ISO #AIStandards #ResponsibleAI #Sustainability #ISO42001

“As we look to the future, the IEC remains fully committed to supporting Africa’s journey. We recognize the challenges ahead: ensuring equitable access to standards, fostering innovation, and deepening regional cooperation. These are not just goals; they are shared responsibilities, and the IEC stands ready to walk this path together.” — IEC President, Jo Cops Earlier this week, the 10th IEC-AFRC Anniversary kicked off in Nairobi. A huge thanks to Kenya Bureau of Standards, for hosting the grand event! Global standardization needs more African participation. Over the past decade, the AFRC has strengthened Africa’s participation in international standardization, building technical capacity, empowering stakeholders and supporting meaningful contributions to global standards. The IEC invites and strongly encourages all African countries to actively participate in the IEC Technical Committees and Conformity Assessment Systems, ensuring that regional needs are embedded into standards from the start. By engaging early, Africa can help shape the standards that will drive its technological, economic and developmental ambitions — building a stronger regional and global system for all. 📸@KEBS #IECEnergyAccess #Africa #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #ConformityAssessment #Innovation Katharine Fraga Pearson I Francois Yapo Ahoti I Evah Oduor  I Esther Ngari I Dr Juma Mukhwana, PhD, CBS I Ndoro Netshipale I Johnson Marema I Leon Roos