Sophia Antipolis, France, 17 February 2025 – The recent AI conference in France provided a platform for stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and standardization bodies to discuss the dynamic AI landscape. A key insight from the event was the emphasis on speed over size in AI development, especially by SMEs. Markus Mueck, Chair of the ETSI Board, underscored the importance of standardization in ensuring interoperability, quality, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance in AI/ML ecosystems. The event featured poster sessions and live demonstrations alongside discussions on trust in AI, regulatory compliance, data integrity, AI for 6G, generative AI in networks, cybersecurity, and AI testing. The European Commission highlighted the need for collaboration among European Standardization Organizations to ensure research contributes to standard development. ETSI, with its deep expertise and diverse membership, is positioned as a key player in AI standardization in Europe, supporting the AI Act and the newly formed Technical Committee on Data. This fourth AI conference by ETSI emphasized the necessity of collaboration to shape a responsible, secure, and ethical AI-driven future aligned with European standards.
How is Standardization Influencing the Future of AI?
