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ISO updates quality management standard; China to lead AI, cybersecurity rules

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The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released its first update to the ISO 9001 quality management standard in ten years, with the new ISO 9001:2026 version emphasizing inclusivity and sustainability. China is expected to play an increasingly significant role in shaping future international technology standards, particularly in AI and cybersecurity, according to ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica. Mujica highlighted China's leadership in numerous ISO technical committees and its substantial contribution to developing and revising hundreds of ISO standards. AI

IMPACT Sets new global quality management benchmarks that will influence AI development and cybersecurity practices worldwide.

RANK_REASON Significant update to a major international standard with geopolitical implications for future tech rule-making. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhu Wenqian ·

    First update made to ISO 9001 in a decade, with China shaping AI, cybersecurity standards

    China’s contributions and leadership were of considerable value to the revision of new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for artificial intelligence, intelligent transport systems and cybersecurity, according to the global body. The ISO made the comme…

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