Artificial Intelligence

This activity has significant impacts on AI standardization and European interests, notably related to the facilitated EU AI Act Compliance, as there will be a more clear alignment between standards and regulatory requirements will simplify compliance processes for organizations.Also, this allows reduced compliance costs and efforts, particularly beneficial for SMEs and startups in the AI sector.

Digital and ICT Professional skills performance play a vital role for the European economy and society, and dedicated EU reference standards are essential. SME’s form the backbone of the economy in Europe, with almost two-thirds of employees in the EU working for an SME. SMEs often struggle with digital transformation and the optimal use of AI due to limited resources. Clear references and frameworks for skills and roles requirements for the digital and AI domain can be an essential aid for small and medium-sized enterprises when planning, recruiting and developing staff. The standards also provide the common language needed to interact with education providers and policy makers to understand and raise awareness on SME specific skills needs dealing with AI and digital more in general as well as with other specific technologies, and to find from there efficient and effective ways to get the right staff.