The exponential growth in AI and robotics technologies is reshaping industries, economies, and societies. Yet, these advancements come with significant ethical, operational, and regulatory challenges. Key among these is the need for robust trust and transparency mechanisms. Trust in AI hinges on the clarity with which systems operate, encompassing their decision-making processes, data handling, and accountability measures. The European Union, through legislative frameworks such as the AI Act, and standardisation bodies like CEN-CENELEC, are leading efforts to embed these principles into the technology’s development lifecycle.

• Nooshin AMIRIFAR, Account Manager – Electrotechnology – Standardization, CEN-CENELEC
• Peter BROERTJES, Machinery & Equipment Policy Officer, European Commission
• Carlos ZEDNIK, Assistant Professor for Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, Eindhoven University of Technology