Standards

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.

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.