ETSI Activities in Artificial Intelligence and Data

Abstract

Beyond classical Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is developing standards in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data to support a broader ecosystem of Information Technology (IT) stakeholders. This work is primarily conducted through two Technical Committees: ETSI TC Securing Artificial Intelligence (TC SAI) and ETSI TC Data solutions (TC DATA). TC SAI focuses on ensuring that AI systems are safe, secure, and societally responsible, including developing baseline cybersecurity requirements grounded in structured design principles across the AI lifecycle. TC DATA complements this work by addressing distributed data solutions, including data in transit, data at rest, and data in process, with particular emphasis on supporting the implementation of the EU Data Act through interoperable data models and ontologies.

As a European Standards Organisation (ESO), ETSI contributes to both European policy priorities and globally applicable standards, including Harmonised Standards that support regulatory compliance within the European Union. ETSI provides an open and inclusive environment for industry, academia, and SMEs to participate in the standardisation process, enabling stakeholders to shape the future development and deployment of AI and data-driven technologies while fostering trust, interoperability, and global adoption.