IEC and ISO to host AI standards workshop

The IEC and ISO are to hold an upcoming workshop on standards relating to artificial intelligence, the agencies said.

The two international electronics standards agencies will run the workshops 12 and 14 June through the IEC and ISO committee for AI, SC 42.

The workshop will convene leading experts to explore the potential of AI in various domains and the importance of ethical considerations and promoting best practices.

The workshop will cover four main themes: AI applications in finance, beneficial AI, novel standardization approaches and emerging technology trends and requirements.

The beneficial AI track will explore how AI can be a force for positive change, exploring opportunities for positive societal impact and advancements that can be achieved through the responsible implementation of AI with the help of standards.

The novel AI standardization section of the workshop will consider the unique challenges presented by AI's learning nature with global experts presenting innovative approaches to the standardization of AI, including SC 42’s work on developing a new management systems standard (MSS).

The emerging AI technology trends and requirements track will explore the evolving landscape of AI capabilities, IEC said, aiming to identify the requirements and potential pitfalls associated with the rapid evolution of AI.

Those interested in participating can register here. More details are available here.