Global Scans · Standards · Weekly Summary

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] Qatar launched Qatar's National Vision 2030 as a strategic plan to develop Qatar into an advanced society capable of sustaining its development and providing a high standard of living for its people. Grc
• [New] China will have established a number of world-leading AI technology innovation and personnel training centers (or bases), and will have constructed more comprehensive AI laws and regulations, and an ethical norms and policy system. DigiChina
• [New] By 2025 China will have seen the initial establishment of AI laws and regulations, ethical norms and policy systems, and the formation of AI security assessment and control capabilities. DigiChina
• [New] The eagerly anticipated Future Homes Standard, set to come into full effect, mandates that most new build homes in England will include solar panels, embrace low-carbon heating systems like heat pumps, and meet far more stringent energy efficiency standards. FocusNews
• [New] If the UK is able to influence the development of international standards for emerging technologies, it will support and cut costs for UK manufacturers exporting to other countries. GOV.UK
• [New] States like California and New York plan to uphold stricter rules, meaning industries will face a patchwork of regulations and ongoing compliance challenges at the state level. TRADESAFE
• [New] There is a long way to go in adopting and leveraging the full potential of AI and ML tools, encouraging firms to explore opportunities while balancing benefits with compliance and ethical considerations. Genasys
• [New] In a move towards greater transparency, starting in July, Joint Commission standards will be available online and will be searchable by the public. The Joint Commission
• [New] A new rule from the UK's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency will alter the process for drivers aged 70 and over, aiming to improve road safety and ensure older drivers remain fit to drive as the population ages. Campus Compact Montana
• [New] Florida's Supreme Court recently enhanced the requirement of technology competence, specifically adding language to the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct emphasizing the responsibility of every lawyer to understand the benefits and risks associated with the use of generative AI. JD Supra
• [New] By prioritizing data privacy and ethical considerations, Europe could become a hub for privacy-preserving AI - a technique that develops AI models without relying on massive amounts of user data. Memesita
• [New] Multiple Jolly Rancher sweets sold in the UK have been recalled as they contain products that make them unsafe to eat and they do not comply with UK laws, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned. News and Star
• [New] As the world faces the intersecting challenges of climate change, rising energy costs and growing digital divides, Zimbabwe has an opportunity to lead with technology that is ethical, adaptive and scalable. Herald
• [New] Political or diplomatic developments outside the fighting in Ukraine could alter states' behaviour and influence the international order. Rand Corporation
• [New] A Federal Reserve plan to relax leverage rules could free up $185 billion in capital and unlock $6 trillion in balance sheet capacity for large U.S. global banks according to Morgan Stanley. investing.com
• [New] That the U.S. intervened to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, potentially upending decades of global nuclear diplomacy, reinforces [China's] view of the U.S. as a disruptive power, intent on setting rules, but not following them when inconvenient. Time
• [New] As Australia's sanctions regulator, the Australian Sanctions Office conducts robust, independent evaluations of potential non-compliance and takes appropriate corrective action where a risk of a contravention is found. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] While TSM's 3-nm and 5-nm process nodes have become industry standards, Samsung is making strides with a 2-nm process node and Intel has a 1.4-nm process node targeted for a 2027 debut. 24/7 Wall St.
• [New] The updated analysis eliminated 14 million units from the 2030 sales projection, and assumes California will retain its ability to set its emissions standards. National Law Review
• [New] The big shift is mainly due to policy changes, including an expectation that Congress will pass a repeal of consumer tax credits for buying EVs and the repeal of California's ability to set its own tailpipe emissions standards. Inside Climate News
• [New] If proven effective in field operations, the Chinese mosquito drone could revolutionize intelligence warfare, setting a new standard for what's possible in covert ops and remote surveillance. Blogger
• [New] Iran has cyber capabilities to carry out attacks against US infrastructure, and it is also warned that Iran can conduct operations in the United States. Security Affairs

Last updated: 03 July 2025