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BMW is piloting AI‑powered humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant, bringing “physical AI” onto European production lines to take on repetitive, ergonomically demanding tasks in car and battery manufacturing alongside human workers. As humanoids move from demos into real industrial deployments like this, IEC standards will be vital for guiding how these systems are designed, tested, and integrated into everyday workplaces. 🔗 AI News: “BMW brings humanoid robots to its European manufacturing plant in Leipzig” – https://lnkd.in/en2QR8AN 🔗 IEC e‑tech: https://lnkd.in/egGC6r7n #FridayGadget #AI #WeekendRead

Can cooling as a service work for data centres? This GlobalSpec article is a slightly different take on the topic of data centres and how they use up resources. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gdJZajvj #IECEmeringTech #EmergingTech #Innovaiton #DataCentres #GlobalSpec

Gas-sensing machines are rewriting industrial safety From detecting toxic leaks to preventing explosions these systems can “smell” danger before humans ever could protecting workers in high-risk environments like oil, mining and manufacturing. IEC Standards and conformity assessment systems ensure they’re accurate, reliable and safe to deploy at scale. Explore how this technology is shaping the future of safety: https://lnkd.in/eMNbGfnv #IECEmergingTech #EmergingTech #IndustrialSafety #Sensors #Automation #Engineering #Innovation

Did you know retailers are among the biggest users of certification and testing services for electronic products - even when products already come with certificates? As global markets evolve, conformity assessment and mutual recognition are key to faster, more efficient market access. In a recent webinar organized by the IEC Academy, discover how international frameworks like the IECEE are helping reduce barriers, build trust and streamline global trade. 🎥 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/easmpXKZ Learn more about IECEE: www.iecee.org #IECEmergingTech #EmergingTech #ConformityAssessment #GlobalTrade #Innovation

Understanding agentic AI: https://lnkd.in/etjE8BN2 Just when we were getting used to generative AI, a new concept is emerging: agentic AI. There’s an old saying that just when you think you have all the answers, someone comes along and changes the questions. That’s exactly what’s happening with artificial intelligence today. Agentic AI introduces new capabilities and new challenges. The good news is that standards can help guide safe and reliable development. #IECEmergingTech #Innovation #EmergingTech #AI #AgenticAI

Just a few months after Australia introduced a social media ban on under 16s, a number of other countries are planning on following suit. So how do platforms actually verify age and at what cost? We caught up with Tony Allen, Executive Director of the Age Check Certification Scheme and an IEC/ISO expert, to explore how age verification works and the risks involved. 👉 Read more https://lnkd.in/eSQ_t-7D Age checks can protect children but also raise privacy concerns and create lasting digital footprints. There is no one size fits all solution. That is why experts at the IEC and International Organization for Standardization are working to balance safety with user trust. #OnlineSafety #Privacy #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #DigitalTrust #IECEmergingTech

Today we celebrate World Day for Safety and Health at Work! Safety in the workplace is not just about safe equipment and infrastructure, it’s about humans too. 🎬 Here are 3 ways conformity assessment ensures safety at work 👇 World Day for Safety and Health at Work is a significant tool to raise awareness of how to make work safe and healthy and of the need to raise the political profile of occupational safety and health. Discover how IEC work is making an impact: https://lnkd.in/gCnYzbMq #IECEmergingTech #Safety #Health

AI is transforming robotics and industrial automation, boosting productivity and reducing downtime across manufacturing. But with rapid innovation come new challenges. International standards play a key role in ensuring reliability, safety and interoperability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSFfEyaa #IECEmergingTech #AI #Robotics #IndustrialAutomation #Innovation NVIDIA Dr. Riccardo Mariani

IEC President Jim Matthews welcomes participants to the IEC General Meeting 2026 in Hamburg, where global experts will come together to shape a safe, all-electric, connected and sustainable future. International standards and conformity assessment are the foundation of global progress. They create trust, enable connectivity, open access to markets, and accelerate innovation in sustainable technologies, digital transformation and resilient infrastructure. Hosted in Hamburg, a city defined by innovation and global exchange, this year's meeting offers an important opportunity to turn dialogue into action and ideas into impact. We look forward to meaningful discussions, stronger partnerships and collective action toward building a safer and more sustainable technological future for all. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/er9qiuaQ #IECEmergingTech #IECGM2026 #Innovation #Sustainability #ConformityAssessment DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies)

Companies like Apple are putting explicit limits around AI agents so they can automate useful tasks while keeping tight control over what those agents can access, decide and do, especially in higher‑risk contexts. As more “agentic” systems move from chat to action, the governance, scope and accountability questions become increasingly important for organisations that want autonomy and safety to develop in parallel. 🔗 AI News: “Why companies like Apple are building AI agents with limits” – https://lnkd.in/ge8PbrWt 🔗 IEC e‑tech: https://lnkd.in/etjE8BN2 #AI #WeekendRead