ERCIM organised a webinar on 22 March 2024 on AI standardization in support of the EU AI act, following the European Parliament's approval of the Act on 13 March 2024. This marked the transition to developing harmonized standards, as mandated to the European Committee for Standardization of AI (CEN-CENELEC JTC 21) by the European Commission.
The webinar, led by Lauriane Aufrant from Inria, head of the French delegation to JTC 21, concentrated on the committee’s work program and the possible role of ERCIM members in AI standardization. Aufrant detailed the committee’s mission to develop technical standards across key areas, aiming for publication by 2025. She emphasized the importance of academia and research institutions in ensuring the Act’s implementation is technologically current and socially beneficial.
Aufrant’s presentation provided insights into JTC 21’s interactions with ISO-IEC and the impact of standardization on science, the economy, and society. The session highlighted the critical role of collaboration in aligning the AI Act’s implementation with technological advancements and societal needs.
