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As concerns mount around the environmental impact of AI, the IEC and ISO’s joint committee for AI, SC 42, launches a new advisory group to develop solutions. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3VGAd39 #AI #IECforSDGs #IECblog

Tackling environmental, societal, and governance challenges requires global collaboration. Experts from #IECGlobalImpactFund are in #Nanjing this week, discussing how standardization can help address these issues in line with the IEC's vision for a safer, more efficient world. This includes forging two new partnerships to advance key initiatives, including ensuring access to clean and reliable electricity for all. Discover more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJiv7WrN #IECBlog #China #energy

Happy birthday, Lord Kelvin! 🎂 Join us today in celebrating the 200th birthday of one of the greatest scientists and engineers of the nineteenth century, and the founding president of the IEC. 📅 Today (June 26, 2024) 🕕 12:00 CEST 📍 Webinar A special webinar will look back at the life of Lord Kelvin, the first British scientist to be elevated to the House of Lords. The webinar will explore Kelvin’s momentous contributions to physics, engineering and international standards. Register to participate in this interactive event! 👇 https://lnkd.in/d9wyHE_e #IEChistory #LordKelvin200 #IECEvents #Webinar

Digital twins help cities to better manage resources, whether water, energy or even food. IEC Standards help the technology to be used by smart cities worldwide. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dbAH7uMa #IECStandards #IECetech

One more day to go! 3️⃣ 2️⃣ 1️⃣ 🚀 Have you registered yet? Tomorrow, we celebrate the 200th birthday of one of the greatest engineers and scientists ever known, and the first IEC President, in a unique and insightful webinar. Get involved here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d9wyHE_e #IEChistory #LordKelvin200 #IECEvents #IECAcademy #IECBlog

#NuclearEnergy: the pros and cons To meet zero-emission targets, boosting clean energy production is essential. Wind and solar lead the way, but stable power sources like nuclear energy are needed to ensure continuous energy flow. Nuclear power, which doesn't emit greenhouse gases, can balance the grid when solar and wind are insufficient. Read further: https://lnkd.in/eVgE3dWe #IECBlog #energy

Join us online this Wednesday to celebrate the 200th birthday of one of the greatest engineers and scientists ever known and the first IEC President in a unique and insightful webinar. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d9wyHE_e #IEChistory #LordKelvin200

Today, #hydrogen is mainly used in chemical processes and petroleum refining. Could it also be used in the medical field? The answer is yes: hydrogen - and especially green hydrogen - has the potential to generate important changes in hospitals and healthcare settings. Discover how: https://bit.ly/44hjF2S #IECHealthcare #IECetech

Medical devices ensure the safety of patients and practitioners. Compliance regulations heavily affect their design, software and manufacture. The IEC develops standards that play an important role in the regulation of medical devices: https://bit.ly/437bd5z #IECHealthcare #IECforSDGs #IECShorts #SDG3

Apple is going all-in with artificial intelligence, announcing several new AI features and a partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. https://lnkd.in/gTJWkp-v #AI #WeekendRead