NIST Launches AI Agent Standards Initiative To Address Security And Interoperability

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched an AI Agent Standards Initiative to address security, identity, and interoperability challenges as AI agents become more widely used.

Australia Set To Enforce New Cybersecurity Rules For Smart Devices

Australia will begin enforcing new mandatory cybersecurity requirements for consumer smart devices on March 4, 2026, as the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025 take effect.

NATA Seeks Experts in Software as Medical Devices and AI for Human Pathology Advisory Committee

The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) is inviting expressions of interest to join its Human Pathology Accreditation Advisory Committee,

High Interest Across Europe As EN 18286 AI Management Standard Draws Over 1,000 Comments

A forthcoming European management system standard for artificial intelligence, EN 18286, aimed at quality management systems for high-risk AI systems, has attracted more than 1,000 comments during its public consultation.

China Launches Global AI Standards Library And Terminology Database

China has officially introduced a global artificial intelligence standards library and a global AI terminology database, consolidating key standards and definitions to support the development and coordination of AI standardization work.

Axis Bank Becomes First Financial Services Institution to Receive ISO 42001 AI Certification

Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, has become the first financial services institution globally to be certified to ISO/IEC 42001 for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).

NIST Releases Draft on How Cybersecurity Programs Can Adapt to Artificial Intelligence

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a preliminary draft that explains how organizations can adapt their cybersecurity programs to the growing use of artificial intelligence.

Brain-Computer Interfaces Joint Committee Proposed Within CEN-CENELEC

A new joint European technical committee focused on brain-computer interfaces has been proposed within the CEN-CENELEC system,

Italy Adopts Three ISO 27000 Series Standards to Boost Privacy and Information Security

Italy has adopted three new standards from the ISO/IEC 27000 series on information security management,

TÜRKAK Sets March 2026 Deadline for ISO/IEC 27006-1 Transition

Turkey’s information security certification system is moving to new international rules, as the Turkish Accreditation Agency TÜRKAK will complete its transition to ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 by March 31, 2026.

MISSION AI Presents Quality Standard for Low-Risk AI

A new voluntary quality standard for low-risk artificial intelligence has been launched by the partners of MISSION AI,

ETRI Proposes Two ISO Standards To Improve AI Safety and Trustworthiness

Korea’s Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has proposed two new AI standards to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), through the Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1.