Standards
Coverage of Standards in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Green shoots in every direction’: Prisons minister defends record despite watchdog’s criticism
James Timpson, the prisons minister, acknowledges inconsistent standards in prisons but claims a turning point has been reached. He defends his record despite criticism from a watchdog.
- LIVE NOW! Europe’s competitiveness in emerging technologies – What is the role of standards, markets and quantum innovation? [Advocacy Lab]
The article discusses Europe's efforts to enhance global competitiveness through emerging technologies, emphasizing the roles of standards, markets, and quantum innovation. EU policymakers and stakeholders are exploring ways to translate strong research capabilities into commercially viable innovations while ensuring these technologies drive productivity and long-term growth.
- Rise of the robots: China releases plan aimed at increasing consumers’ AI options
Chinese authorities, through the Ministry of Commerce and seven other ministries, released a plan with 17 measures to integrate AI into consumption sectors like retail and consumer goods, aiming to boost growth via smart products, robots, subsidies, infrastructure, and standards.