EVENT – 23 – 26 March 2024 SwissTech Convention Center, Lausanne.  Register for Workshop Meet CertX at the Applied Machine Learning days   – The Applied Machine Learning Days (AMLD) 23 – 26 of March, 2024. Discover the future of the AI in Lausanne ! This year the focus will be on Certification and the Regulation of Trustworthy AI systems.   This event is one of the largest machine learning and AI events in Europe and brings together experts from industry, academia, and the public sector. The event focuses specifically on the practical applications of machine learning a ..read more

Fribourg – The EU Parliament adopted the law to regulate Artificial Intelligence on Wednesday the 13th of March. With the new AI Act The European Parliament has taken a significant stride forward in shaping the future of AI regulation setting a global precedent for responsible AI deployment. ” This step underscores the European Union’s commitment to upholding human rights in the digital age” said Arman Iranfar, Head of Artificial Intelligence at CertX AG. “One of the key highlights of the EU AI Act is its emphasis on protecting fundamental rights. The EU AI Act introduces strict regulations ..read more

Deep dive into world of AI regulation, the EU AI Act and the pivotal role of AI ISO standards. Watch the Video of the Webinar.  Key Takeaways:     ✅️ Deep dive into the relationship of ISO standards and the EU AI Act compliance. ✅️ Discover how the standards can facilitate your compliance journey ✅️ Simplify the conformity assessment process ✅️ Enhance the trustworthiness of your AI systems ✅️ Benefit from an in-depth analysis ✅️ Practical insights on implementing these standards effectively       Speakers Dr. Marco Repetto Data Scientist and AI processo ..read more

 Fribourg – CertX AG (CertX), the leading Swiss provider of Functional Safety, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence certification, inspection and training, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Vincent Sabot.   The newly appointed CEO will replace Dr. Jens Henkner who has decided to step down from his position by end of January 2024. The board thanks Dr. Henkner for his for his time at CertX. With a proven track record of leadership and strategic vision, Vincent Sabot brings a wealth of experience to drive CertX’s global growth and inn ..read more

Introduction The EU AI Act emerges as a significant piece of legislation, aiming to regulate the rapidly evolving AI technologies within the EU. This Act sets forth a legal framework, outlining objectives, principles, and requirements designed to ensure the ethical and safe use of AI. On the other side of this regulatory landscape are the AI ISO standards, which delve into the technical aspects of AI trustworthiness. These standards provide guidelines and requirements focusing on the operational and technical aspects of AI systems, aiming to foster trust and reliability. However, there is a ..read more

The IEC 61508 series of standards IEC 61508 is a globally recognized standard that provides a framework for achieving functional safety in the design and implementation of safety instrumented systems. The standard encompasses various aspects, including hardware, software, overall system development and the required underlying processes. Only in combination, these aspects can contribute to achieving the required systematic capability of a safety instrumented system. Photo by Simon Kadula on Unsplash Management of Functional Safety The functional safety development process needs to be embe ..read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can benefit society and pose significant risks to human rights, safety, and democracy. To address these challenges, the European Commission proposed a regulation on AI known as the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The AI Act aims to create a legal framework for trustworthy AI that respects the EU values and principles.   The AI Act introduces a risk-based approach to regulating AI systems based on their potential impact on human rights and society. The AI Act identifies categories ranging from unacceptable to limited risk ..read more

Control system safety standards are crucial in ensuring the safe operation of various systems, particularly those relying on electronic, pneumatic or other control systems to prevent injury or death of humans. A prominent standard in the machinery domain, ISO 13849, has been supplemented with a sector-specific C type standard in 2018, which is titled ISO 19014 – Functional safety for earth moving machinery. While they both aim to enhance control system safety, they differ in their scope, application, and specific requirements. In this article, we will explore the key differences between ISO ..read more

Cybersecurity is a major topic in the automotive industry. However, for newcomers in the cybersecurity world, it is not easy to understand how to integrate it as smoothly as possible into the company’s operations. Thus, this blog post aims to clarify the landscape of cybersecurity standards and regulations that can be used as guidelines to implement and grow cybersecurity culture in companies involved within automotive sector. Applying standards is not a shield against all incidents. But they are establishing the baseline of security checks, processes and guidelines to be addressed for a go ..read more

Introduction Reliability is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety and functionality of complex systems in various industries, including automotive and industrial control. Two prominent standards that address hardware reliability in these domains are ISO 26262 and IEC 61508. While both standards aim to enhance safety and dependability, they differ in their approach to calculating hardware reliability. In this article, we will explore the key differences in hardware reliability calculation between ISO 26262 and IEC 61508. Industry and Application Focus ISO 26262 primarily targets the automoti ..read more