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The AI Trustworthiness Framework will reinforce social trust in AI systems, by providing companies, consumers and ultimately citizens with a clear understanding of the fundamental requirements for trustworthy AI.

Trustworthiness fosters social acceptance. One of the outstanding barriers in the deployment of innovative technologies is social acceptance. This barrier damages both the economic benefits and the social benefits of designing innovative AI systems. The AI Trustworthiness Framework will reinforce social trust in AI systems, by providing companies, consumers and ultimately citizens with a clear understanding of the fundamental requirements for trustworthy AI.

By clarifying what makes AI trustworthy and aligning it with EU values, the project increases public trust and supports responsible innovation. It also helps make ethics a professional role, reinforcing societal oversight over AI technologies.

This standard has European Strategic Importance that includes notably sector-wide Implementation and strengthening privacy infrastructure.
Firstly, regarding sector-wide implementaiton, AI technologies are becoming deeply embedded in Europe’s core industries—including services, healthcare, finance, ICT, and transportation. With the growing dependence on generative models in these critical sectors, establishing trustworthiness standards is no longer optional but essential. A standardized approach ensures consistent, ethical, and responsible AI implementation across all application domains. Secondly, related to strengthening privacy infrastructure, Europe has established itself as a
global leader in privacy protection through GDPR and the EU AI Act. The proposed standards reinforce this regulatory ecosystem by specifically targeting vulnerabilities like data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information. This creates a harmonized framework
that both facilitates regulatory compliance and strengthens public confidence in AI systems across EU member states.

Quantum application benchmarking will benefit industrial end-users, quantum computing manufacturers (hardware and software) and Governments. The general intent is to fulfil their needs for objective performance comparison of emerging quantum processors, providing application benchmarks with specific metrics and methodologies.

This project significantly contributes to several societal impacts, aligning with European values and the growing need for responsible and trustworthy AI, especially concerning vulnerable populations like children.