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WHAT'S NEXT?: Improving standards are likely to be driven more by business and technological improvement than governments in the future. The latter will be under severe pressure to cut bureaucracy, speed policy making and improve their nation's productivity performance.

• [New] In 2025, generative AI will play a key role in helping companies meet increasingly stringent regulatory standards by simulating various compliance scenarios. Rapidops
• [New] By 2025, AI will not only react to customer behaviour but also predict it. Rapidops
• [New] In 2025, generative AI will analyze real-time user behaviour and external factors to tailor outputs for maximum impact. Rapidops
• [New] By 2027, 50% of large enterprise CISOs will adopt human-centric security behaviour and design practices to minimize human risk and maximize control adoption. UC Tech News
• [New] The European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act and the UK's Cyber Resilience Bill are ushering in higher standards for third-party risk and digital continuity in financial services. Gizmodo
• [New] By tightening supply chain rules, the FCC aims to prevent hostile actors from inserting backdoors or vulnerabilities in the physical network that underpins the global internet. TS2 Space
• [New] Challenges Ahead and Future Outlook: As humanoid robots bridge the gap between digital AI and physical utility, balancing innovation with safety standards will determine if 2025 marks a true turning point or another hype cycle. WebProNews
• [New] New Zealand Privacy Commissioner Announces New Biometrics Rules: The New Zealand Privacy Commissioner has introduced a Biometric Processing Privacy Code that will create specific privacy rules for businesses and organizations using biometric technologies such as facial recognition. National Law Review
• [New] Future AI code detectors will automatically enforce compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). Artoon Solutions
• [New] Without stronger standards such as ISO/IEC 42001 or compliance with the EU AI Act, projects face risks they may not be prepared for. TechRound
• By 2025, the standards for a top IT organization will change dramatically. ITBusinessToday
• Over the next three years, China plans to test at least 200 robots and set industry standards. AI Insider
• Governments worldwide are tightening oversight of stablecoins, with rules around reserves, consumer protection, and systemic risk still in flux. CCN.com
• The U.S. government has mandated a transition to post-quantum standards by 2035, with high-risk systems prioritized. Ainvest
• NIST's post-quantum standards (CRYSTALS-Kyber, SPHINCS +) and institutional custody solutions now integrate quantum-resistant cryptography ahead of 2035 transition deadlines. Ainvest
• Policymakers must harmonize global AML standards, invest in AI / RegTech, and avoid overregulating crypto while addressing entrenched risks in legacy banking systems. Ainvest
• Following the Australian Information Security Manual and AS 8015 ICT Governance Standard ensures businesses meet national rules while reducing cyber risks. Appinventiv
• China is ramping up its domestic AI chip production, targeting a threefold increase in output in 2026 with new fabs launching beyond SMIC's capacity, supported by ecosystem initiatives around DeepSeek's FP8 format standards. Semiconductor Engineering
• Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Canada: Each has climate - or sustainability-related disclosure rules either in place or moving toward alignment with ISSB standards by the mid-2020s. Pulsora
• By 2030, NAB aims for full passwordless banking, leveraging FIDO standards to future-proof infrastructure and strengthen investor value through fraud mitigation. Ainvest
• Regulatory Alignment: International regulatory frameworks, such as the EU's AI Act, are influencing global standards; Australia will likely need to follow with its own governance approach. Insurance Business
• By 2026, enterprises combining generative AI with an integrated platforms-based architecture in security behaviour and culture programs will experience 40% fewer employee-driven cybersecurity incidents. ISPE | International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering

Last updated: 11 September 2025