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How Universities Should Teach Standards

Published by the Hinrich Foundation, this article explores the importance of standards education in universities, outlining how knowledge of standards prepares students for careers across various fields and professions, and offering strategies for incorporating standards education into curricula.

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The good, the not-so-good, and the ugly of the UN’s blueprint for AI

This article from The Brookings Institution examines a draft report from the United Nations’ High-Level Advisory Body on AI. According to the article, “one proposed function is a ‘policy forum’ of member states to ‘foster interoperable governance approaches,’ including safety standards, rights, and norms that would ‘set the framework for global cooperation.’ To drive soft law development, the report suggests a standards exchange that would operate not just as a resource on the bottom-up work of international standards bodies, but as a body to evaluate the standards themselves and identify where additional standards are needed.”

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The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches

Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of The Royal Institute of International Affairs, this article provides a review of the historical trends shaping global competition for standard setting in emerging technologies, and explores how the U.S. and Europe are responding to the rise of China in standard-setting.

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WARNER-BlACKBURN BILL TO MAINTAIN US LEADERSHIP IN TECHNICAL STANDARDS NEEDS FIXING AND FUNDING

This Information Technology & Innovation Foundation post analyzes the Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2024 and builds off related analysis of the Biden administration's strategy for critical and emerging technology standards.

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ANSI says partnership model is essential to emerging tech standards development

This Inside AI Policy article highlights ANSI’s comments and recommendations to the National Institute of Standards and Technology regarding enhancing the U.S. government's ability to support and promote a private-sector-led, open, fair, and consensus-based international standards system.

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Small yards, big tents: How to build cooperation on critical international standards

Authored by The Brookings Institution’s Cameron F. Kerry, this report analyzes U.S., China, and European Union strategies for AI and other emerging technologies in the context of the system of international standards development.

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Towards SECURE AI: HOW FAR CAN INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS TAKE US?

This research report from the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security prepares policymakers to understand and address the significant cybersecurity challenges that have resulted from the widespread rollout of AI, with a specific focus on the role played by international standards.

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Principles Measuring Impact of Standards on Health and Safety

The paper provides a methodology on how to measure and articulate the significant impacts that voluntary consensus standards can have on the health and safety of the public. It was developed by a working group that included representatives of U.S. federal government agencies, standards developing organizations, and others.

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Beyond CHIPS: Prioritizing standardization is critical for US competitiveness

"Beyond CHIPS: Prioritizing Standardization Is Critical for U.S. Competitiveness," co-authored by ANSI's Mary Saunders and and Giulia Neaher of the Atlantic Council GeoTech Center, examines how the Chips and Science Act takes a key step towards boosting U.S. standards infrastructure.

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Consensus Standards and Measurement Methods Will Be Critical to Mitigating Climate Change and Fostering Sustainability

Co-authored by ANSI's Mary Saunders and Atlantic Council Geotech Center senior director Lloyd Whitman, this article explores the need for global consensus standards and measurement methods to help address the effects of climate change and implement a green transition agenda.

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Rules of the Game: Standards and Competition in Emerging Technologies

Published on RealClearDefense.com, "Rules of the Game: Standards and Competition in Emerging Technologies," by ANSI's Mary Saunders and the Atlantic Council's Stephanie Wander and Giulia Neaher, discusses the importance of coordination and effort among the U.S. public and private sectors in emerging areas of standardization.

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Crucial standards-setting organizations rely on volunteers; You Can help!

Published on ConsumerAction.org, "Crucial Standards-Setting Organizations Rely on Volunteers; You Can Help!" by ANSI's Cleo Stamatos stresses the importance of consumer participation in standardization and highlights options for getting involved.

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Setting the standard: Grange members can be voice of rural users in standardization system

Published in the National Grange's Good Day! magazine, "Setting the standard: Grange members can be voice of rural users in standardization system" provides a quick overview of ANSI's roles, opportunities to get involved in standards activities, and a fun illustration of some of the critical standards at work in rural America.

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The Joy OF STANDARDS

Published by The New York Times, "The Joy of Standards" by Andrew Russell and Lee Vinsel provides an overview of how the U.S. standardization system came to be and its importance in every industry and segment of society.

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STANDARDIZATION NEWS OF NOTE

GOOD READS ON STANDARDS & MORE

How Universities Should Teach Standards

The good, the not-so-good, and the ugly of the UN’s blueprint for AI

The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches

WARNER-BlACKBURN BILL TO MAINTAIN US LEADERSHIP IN TECHNICAL STANDARDS NEEDS FIXING AND FUNDING

ANSI says partnership model is essential to emerging tech standards development

Small yards, big tents: How to build cooperation on critical international standards

Towards SECURE AI: HOW FAR CAN INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS TAKE US?

Principles Measuring Impact of Standards on Health and Safety

Beyond CHIPS: Prioritizing standardization is critical for US competitiveness

Consensus Standards and Measurement Methods Will Be Critical to Mitigating Climate Change and Fostering Sustainability

Rules of the Game: Standards and Competition in Emerging Technologies

Crucial standards-setting organizations rely on volunteers; You Can help!

Setting the standard: Grange members can be voice of rural users in standardization system

The Joy OF STANDARDS

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