The AI Standardization Inclusiveness Newsletter is a key initiative launched by the CEN-CENELEC Joint Technical Committee 21 (JTC 21) on Artificial Intelligence. This newsletter serves as a vital tool for sharing updated information on AI standardization and related activities to a wide range of interested parties[1][3].
Origins and Purpose
The newsletter emerged from the work of a dedicated Task Group (TG) on Inclusiveness within JTC 21. This group was established to address the European Commission’s requirement for facilitating appropriate representation and effective participation of relevant stakeholders in the development of AI standards[1].
Key Features and Distribution
- First Publication: The inaugural issue was released on January 16, 2024, and received significant interest[1].
- Circulation: The newsletter is distributed through JTC 21 and its wider membership[1].
- Subscriber Base: As of July 2024, the newsletter had reached over 100 subscribers from various backgrounds[2].
- Secretariat: The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) provides secretariat services for the newsletter[3].
Objectives and Impact
The newsletter aims to:
- Facilitate broader participation in AI standardization processes.
- Share timely information on AI standardization activities.
- Encourage involvement from diverse stakeholders, including industry, academics, public authorities, SMEs, and societal stakeholders[2].
Broader Context of Inclusiveness in AI Standardization
The newsletter is part of a larger effort to ensure inclusiveness in AI standardization:
- Task Group on Inclusiveness: This group within JTC 21 works to improve the inclusiveness of AI standards development[2].
- Alignment with EU Strategy: The initiative aligns with the CEN and CENELEC Strategy 2030, which emphasizes inclusiveness and diversity[2].
- European Commission Recognition: The Task Group’s activities are viewed as a test case for better involvement of civil society in the standardization process[2].
Getting Involved
Interested parties can request to be included in the mailing list or submit suggestions for publication by contacting TG_Inclusiveness@etuc.org[1][3].
The AI Standardization Inclusiveness Newsletter represents a significant step towards ensuring that AI standards development in Europe is transparent, inclusive, and reflective of diverse societal needs and concerns.
Citations:
[1] https://www.cencenelec.eu/news-and-events/news/2024/newsletter/ots-49-etuc/
[2] https://www.cencenelec.eu/news-and-events/news/2024/brief-news/2024-07-26-inclusiveness-in-ai-standardization/
[3] https://www.etuc.org/en/artificial-intelligence-standardisation-inclusiveness-newsletter
[4] https://www.anec.eu/publications/newsletters/1045-anec-general-assembly-2024-anec-e-newsletter-ed-3-2024