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] Forward-looking custodians are piloting quantum-resistant key migration roadmaps aligned with NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography standards expected in late 2026. Cobo
• [New] On the consumer protection side, the FTC is expected to continue evaluating the conduct of technology companies from a consumer protection perspective, including in the areas of privacy and data security practices, auto-renewal and subscription billing, AI capabilities, and algorithmic systems. JD Supra
• [New] China Mobile will continue to promote China's full-stack AI technologies and standards to the world, covering the entire chain of computing foundations, large models, and industrial applications. WebWire
• [New] Under new mandatory national standards, civil drones in China will have to be registered using the real identity of their owners, and unmanned aircraft systems will be required to transmit identification and operational data continuously. Defence Matters - European Defence News
• [New] Advisory practices at Deloitte reinforce a phased approach to governance, aligning pilots with model risk, auditability, and operational resilience standards. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Enterprises are aligning cryptographic transition plans with PQC standards processes at NIST, while advisory firms like Deloitte and McKinsey map risk frameworks into broader enterprise governance. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Stakeholders are preparing for stricter embodied carbon disclosure, low carbon design standards and net zero whole life carbon targets that will define green construction and eco-friendly construction markets through the next decade. Whole Life Carbon
• [New] The Administration for a Healthy America will prioritize programs that improve nutrition, food and drug quality and safety standards and prevent chronic disease. Federal News Network
• [New] Google researchers published findings indicating that quantum computers may be able to break elliptic-curve cryptography keys faster than previously projected, prompting an urgent call for organizations to adopt post-quantum cryptographic standards. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Recent updates in global regulatory standards highlight the importance of digital monitoring and real-time data recording to ensure compliance and reduce risks associated with temperature excursions. HTF MI
• [New] Looking ahead, 6G is set to become the first mobile communications system to integrate non-terrestrial network technologies natively, with the first release of 6G standards expected by 2029. Omdia
• [New] House Bill 2225 imposes rules on chatbot interactions, requiring disclosure that users are interacting with AI at regular intervals and prohibiting bots from presenting themselves as human. The AI Policy Newsletter
• [New] The EPA has delayed compliance deadlines for certain PFAS drinking water standards to 2031 and signaled plans to rescind or reexamine rules for additional compounds, while preserving limits for PFOA and PFOS. FC&S Insurance
• [New] Collaboration on AI standards and governance could shape the future of the global AI ecosystem. Edchart BLog
• [New] The FAA could be tasked with establishing new noise standards to implement innovative aircraft noise reduction technology and integrate evolving global regulatory standards for civil supersonic flight. Eckert Seamans
• [New] 65% of foundation stakeholders expect ESG disclosures aligned with GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standards for credibility. Council Fire
• [New] UK tokenization rules becoming final form: The FCA has signaled an intention to move from consultation to policy statement in the first half of 2026; that will be a key milestone for firms building UK-based tokenized fund operating models. State Street
• [New] China's growing dominance in open-source AI could have far-reaching implications for global technology standards, economic competitiveness, and national security considerations. MEXC
• [New] ICAO strengthens global framework for accident investigations: New global standards will ensure aircraft accident investigations are not halted or compromised by conflicts of interest, following the landmark decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization. Asian Aviation
• [New] The UK government has published some truly excellent new national building standards (explicitly citing the Iran War shock), mandating new solar panels and heat pumps on around 90% of new homes in England starting in 2028! Your Dose of Climate Hope

Last updated: 09 April 2026