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AI Standards for Global Impact: From Governance to Action

Part 1: International AI

Standards Exchange AI Part 1: International

1 Importance of AI standards

1�1 AI standards at play

The development and adoption of AI standards will be essential for ensuring that AI technologies
are beneficial for all. AI standards can provide a robust framework that guides the responsible
development and deployment of AI systems with established best practices, fostering trust,
innovation, and compliance. The continuous advancement of AI promises to transform nearly
every sector of the economy.

As the AI landscape continues to evolve, standards will need to adapt to new challenges and
innovations. Understanding them and their impact is essential for anyone involved in the
development, deployment, or governance of AI technologies.

AI standards are voluntary, but they play a key role in the adoption of good practices on
trustworthy AI, and effective technical solutions and methods to frame the deployment of AI
systems. Among other things, they can facilitate compliance with legislation, promote innovation
and ensure access to markets.

Some of the benefits of AI standards are
• Helping ensure the protection of fundamental rights, security, and transparency.
• Fostering innovation by establishing clear technical requirements.
• Enabling competition and market entry, especially for start-ups and SMEs.
• Supporting harmonized regulation and the interoperability of AI systems.

1�2 AI standards role and impact

AI standards can play an essential role in development and use of AI systems, for example:
• Defining methods for testing and evaluating AI systems
• Establishing performance criteria and technical requirements
• Facilitating risk management and regulatory compliance
• Supporting global trade
• Optimizing energy use
• Promoting societal welfare and enhancing public trust

AI standards can help ensure that AI systems meet predefined criteria for safety, reliability, and
ethical behaviour. This instils confidence among users and stakeholders, fostering trust in AI
technologies.

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