According to ITU's Seizo Onoe, the world needs trusted technical standards more than ever, based on broader participation.
Seizo Onoe, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, emphasizes that standards provide a common understanding about technologies, including how to build, use, and keep them safe and sustainable.
Standards capture consensus on technologies for a better world
Onoe highlights the importance of standards in delivering confidence and trust, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum.
Author's summary: Standards provide a shared language for innovation and international business.