"Innovation without safety is failure. Whether or not there's government regulation around this, our customers are coming to us because they need broader protections and assurances. They're clamoring to have at least a standard that they can adhere to that gives them the confidence in how they're getting out in front of their customers."
"UL's expertise is in functional safety. When you turn the radio on in your car, you do not want your brakes to slam. So how is that embedded software being tested and proven? They're embedding AIs in toys. How do we know those toys are safe for kids?"
UL Solutions, a 120-year-old safety science company, has introduced UL 3115, its first certification standard for AI-embedded products. This development addresses the rapid evolution of AI technology with minimal regulatory oversight. The standard evaluates whether AI-enabled products maintain safety, robustness, and proper governance with human control throughout their lifecycle. UL's expertise in functional safety—ensuring embedded systems don't cause harm—now extends to AI applications in consumer products like toys and vehicles. Companies are increasingly seeking these private-sector safety standards to provide assurances to customers and demonstrate responsible AI deployment, even without government regulation.
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