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How close is AI to human-level intelligence? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euaeA68D #WeekendRead #AI

As we approach the end of 2024, join us in looking back at a year filled with innovation, collaboration, and milestones. Over the next 10 days, we’ll highlight key moments that shaped the year. Stay tuned! #YearinReview2024

Expanded AI model with global data enhances earth science applications: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-8m7HrD #WeekendRead #AI

Growing up in rural Kenya, Esther Nzau dreamed of becoming an engineer, despite being one of only seven girls in her primary school class. Later, in engineering school, she was one of just two women in a class dominated by men. “The ratio was insane,” she recalls, fearing her fellow female student might drop out. Globally, there are more men than women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Despite some progress, gender disparity remains significant, particularly in areas like engineering and technology. etech caught up with engineers Esther Nzau and Celestine Atieno to learn how they are driving change and making a difference in their communities. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dPm_DRey #IECSafety #TheIECGlobalImpactFund #IECStandards #WomenInSTEM #GRS #Innovation #Sustainability #Kenya

It’s a Raspberry Pi 5 in a keyboard, and it’s called the Raspberry Pi 500 https://lnkd.in/dW8ueker #FridayGadget

"Standards encompass such a broad range of topics that no one person can identify all the ways that gender might impact them. If we want standards to be gender responsive, I think the most important thing we can do is ask questions. We also need to be willing to challenge the answers we receive and ask follow-up questions. What is the evidence that is provided? How robust is the finding? Is the source reputable?" etech recently spoke with Michelle Parkouda, Manager of Research at the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and Co-convenor of the ISO/IEC Joint Advisory Group on Gender Responsive Standards (GRS). Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dJT2Ki-R #WomenatIEC #GenderEquality #IECStandards #Innovation #Standardization #WomenInLeadership #Sustainability #GenderResponsiveStandards #IECforSDGs

IEC President Jo Cops, attended the #BIXPO2024 International expo of electric power technology in Gwangju, Korea last month. In his keynote address at the event's opening ceremony, he discussed the “Journey to the Future of Energy" and highlighted IEC's indispensable role in the transition towards sustainable energy solutions.🌍🔋 Learn more about his insights in the exclusive interview by BIXPO: https://lnkd.in/eP_TuwQg

How digital health is shaping the future of medical standards. etech caught up with Regina Geierhofer, the Secretary of the IEC Technical Committee (TC) which prepares standards for medical equipment. Regina shares insights on how digital health has fundamentally changed the approach of experts in her TC. “We have always written safety standards mainly with users who were in the medical profession in mind. Doctors, nurses, surgeons – they were the ones who use the equipment and do that safely. But with the advent of digital health, patients have more control over their health; they can for instance monitor it with wearables from wherever they are. That means we now should write standards while considering a growing user group, the patients.” Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eQ8cXJvM #IECSafety #IECStandards #IECEtech #DigitalHealth #MedicalAI #EmergingTech #Innovation #IECforSDGs

The IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Renewable Energy Applications (IECRE) ensures reliability in the fast-evolving wind industry through testing, certification, and stakeholder feedback. e-tech spoke with Carolin Wachholz from bp, who develops offshore wind certification processes and leads IECRE’s Working Group 501, where industry players collaborate on improving certification schemes. So, how do major energy and oil companies like bp benefit from IECRE? Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dDceK2AD #IECSafety #IECEtech #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #WindEnergy #Certification #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #IECRE #BP #IECStandards

Shining a light on team talent! Meet Vanesha R., our talented Brand Specialist at the IEC. When she’s not shaping the IEC brand, she’s crafting stunning works of art from paper in her spare time! Fun fact: Paper cutting dates back over 2,000 years, originating in Asia with early forms made from animal hides. After the invention of papermaking in China, it flourished, featuring prominently in shadow puppet shows and later spreading to Europe via the Silk Road and even becoming a favourite winter pastime. #IECPeople #TeamTalent #PaperCutting #ArtHistory #CulturalHeritage #TraditionalArt #Creativity