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IEC/ISO standards committee for artificial intelligence begins spring plenary
Over 269 registered delegates from 47 national bodies attended the IEC and ISO joint committee for artificial intelligence (SC 42) spring plenary, which kicked off on 27 April.
How IEC Standards address safety at work
Each year, the ILO celebrates World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April. The ILO leverages this day to highlight the importance of worker safety and health.
Updated IEC Standard ensures the functional safety of machinery
To ensure the safety of machines and those who operate them, safety measures are needed. The IEC has issued a new standard to achieve the functional safety of machinery.
Rethinking webinars with the IEC Young Professionals
‘Live from the 5G Lab’, run by the IEC Young Professionals Programme, has set an exciting new benchmark for online webinars and engagement.
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