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[802-LMSC] FWD: IEEE CS SAB Newsletter, Issue #3



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James Gilb
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Date: May 18, 2026, 11:14 AM
From: bkirk@xxxxxxxxxxxx
To: sab@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: IEEE CS SAB Newsletter, Issue #3


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> IEEE Computer Society Standards Activity Newsletter
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> The IEEE Computer Society Standards Activity Newsletter
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> Issue 3 – May 2026
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> Welcometo the third IEEE Computer Society Standards Activity newsletter. As thenewsletters are increasingly forwarded around, they are generating more enquiriesand expressions of interest in standards under development. Let’s hope for moreof the same this time! This will also be the first newsletter which isforwarded to the Technical Activities Committee ExCom, so that we can startbridging the divide between the two parts of the Computer Society.
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> Asper last time, please all Standards Committee Chairs/Vice-Chairs cascadethis to the membership, so that we can improve the communication and awarenessacross our different working groups. If there is anything that is of interest,then please either contact the WG leads, the standards committee chairs ormyself, so that we can put you in contact as needed. Note that in the tablesbelow, PARs which are entity based rather than individual are explicitly calledout.
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> Thankyou for all of your efforts in developing new standards – together we can beeven more successful.
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> DarrenGalpin
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> 1.>     > ArtificialIntelligence Standards Committee
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> P3123
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> Standard for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)  Terminology
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> The standard defines specific terminology utilized in artificial  intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). The standard provides clear  definition for relevant terms in AI/ML.
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> The purpose of this standard includes:
>  a) improving communication between research groups via an established  lexicography, and
>  b) facilitating improved communication among academics and practitioners.
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> Standard for Technical Requirements of Artificial Intelligence-Based  Data Sample Labeling and Management for Transmission and Distribution Lines
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> This standard specifies a framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI)  based labeling and management of samples applicable to image data of  transmission and distribution lines. The framework applies to the power  industry, especially to organizations that wish to optimize the monitoring,  maintenance, and fault diagnosis of transmission and distribution lines using  AI. The standard provides a description of process and technical requirements  for AI-based sample labeling and management, including sample labeling  objectives, sample labeling requirements, sample labeling methods, and sample  management.
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>  The framework model employs AI algorithms to automate the process of sample  labeling, helping to ensure high-quality data while also using an intelligent  permission management system to maintain data security. The model not only  streamlines the task of sample labeling but also enables real-time monitoring  and comprehensive analysis of transmission and distribution lines, offering  robust decision-making support for power system operations and maintenance.  Furthermore, the framework offers guidance on data analysis, helping power  companies extract valuable information from large amounts of data for line  optimization and risk prevention.
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> Intelligent monitoring and identification of anomalies of  transmission, distribution, and power lines require precise sample labeling.  This standard helps to improve the reliability of these samples thereby  preempting potential security risks thus enhancing the overall efficiency and  safety of the power grid.
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> This document outlines  the framework of low-code development tools (LCDT), proposes specific tool  capabilities and method requirements, and aims to guide the practice of LCDT  in the software development process.
>  This document is applicable to the acquirers, suppliers, maintainers, and  independent evaluators of low-code development tools. It presents  requirements and recommendations for the utilization of LCDT in the processes  of software development, including requirements engineering, design,  integration, and  testing and  evaluation. It provides requirements for tools management and support,  including quality assurance.
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> Software and systems  engineering -- Reference model on capabilities of generative artificial  intelligence tools for software engineering
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> This document provides a  reference model on capabilities of generative artificial intelligence  (gen-AI) tools for software engineering. The reference model serves as a  foundational framework for understanding and applying gen-AI tool  capabilities to support software engineering processes. The reference model  specifies a structure of processes and sub-processes that can apply gen-AI  tools for software engineering. The document also includes tool integration  points and interrelationships between gen-AI tool capabilities, ISO/IEC/IEEE  12207 software life cycle processes and ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 system life cycle  processes.
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>  The structured reference model organizes gen-AI tool capabilities across four  key process areas:
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>  -- project processes for planning, enabling, and managing gen-AI tool  integration in software engineering projects;
>  --technical process with tool capabilities supporting the software  engineering lifecycle: requirements engineering, architecture and design,  implementation, verification and validation, system integration, and  maintenance;
>  -- organizational process with tool integration capabilities for quality  assurance, human resource management, infrastructure management, process  management, and knowledge management;
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>  Discussion of each selected process is divided into sub-processes, and each  sub-process is described in terms of the following attributes (harmonized  with ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207 and ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288): title, purpose, inputs,  tasks (supported by methods and tool capabilities), and outcomes.
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> 3.>     > StandardsActivities Board Standards Committee
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> Standard for Scientific  Intelligence Systems Reference Architecture
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>  This standard applies to the design, development and integration of SISs  across key scientific and engineering disciplines including bio-medicine, new  materials and meteorology. It provides an   architectural framework for the integration of Scientific Intelligence  (SI) models in such systems.
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> This standard  facilitates effective collaboration and accelerates the adoption of SI across  various disciplines.
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> Standard for General  Requirements of Computational Models in Scientific Intelligence Systems
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> This standard specifies  general requirements for computational models used in Scientific Intelligence  Systems (SISs). The standard covers the functional capabilities, quality  attributes, and lifecycle management that are essential for computational  models to help ensure their reliability, trustworthiness, and effectiveness  in supporting scientific discovery and engineering workflows, including tasks  such as prediction, generation, reasoning, and domain  adaptation.
>  The standard applies to computational models intended for scientific research  applications, and provides guidance for their development, evaluation, and  integration in scientific and engineering fields to help ensure compliance  with the stringent requirements of scientific research applications.
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> By defining requirements  that bridge computational modeling paradigms while aligning with scientific  and engineering constraints, this standard provides a unified framework for  the development, evaluation, and integration of diverse computational models.  It further underpins the construction of robust, standardized Scientific  Intelligence (SI) ecosystems.
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> Standard for Coolant  Distribution Unit of Server Liquid Cooling Systems
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> This standard applies to  Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs) that are one of the components in liquid  cooling systems for liquid-cooled servers. The standard specifies general,  functional (including operation and maintenance functions)-, connection-,  performance-, reliability-, safety-, and environmental adaptability-related  requirements to help ensure normal operation of servers. Also, the standard  describes corresponding test methods, quality assessment procedures,  labeling, packaging, transportation, and storage of a CDU.
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> Standard for General  Requirements of Manufacturing Deviation Management Platform with Artificial  Intelligence (AI) Capability
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> This standard specifies  the general principles and requirements for deviation management (detection,  "identification of a responsible person, analysis, recovery, quality  assurance) in manufacturing processes with Artificial Intelligence (AI)  capability. It defines the framework and associated functional requirements,  data requirements, process elements, and performance indicators from  deviation detection, deviation owner identification, response for the alert,  root cause analysis, and deviation recovery throughout the manufacturing  lifecycle. 
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>  The standard provides guidance for manufacturers, AI solution providers, and  research organizations on how to integrate AI technologies seamlessly into  manufacturing environments. It supports the development of next‑generation  smart manufacturing by enabling interoperability across equipment, shopfloor  systems, and enterprise platforms. The standard helps to improve  manufacturing quality, product reliability, productivity, cost efficiency,  and development speed.
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> Deviation management is  the primary problem that workshop managers in manufacturing enterprises  address on a daily basis. Artificial intelligence represents a key area where  machines replace human labor and embodies the intelligent component of smart  manufacturing. The purpose of this standard is to establish a unified  framework for effectively managing manufacturing deviations by integrating AI  capabilities into every step of the deviation‑management process. This  framework elevates manufacturing performance by enabling faster issue  resolution, higher productivity, and more consistent quality across all  manufacturing operations.
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> Standard for  Classification and Maturity Assessment of Industrial Intelligent Agents in  Manufacturing Systems
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> This standard applies to  industrial intelligent agents used in manufacturing activities and  interacting with manufacturing software systems, industrial automation  systems, production equipment, production processes, or human operators. The  standard describes these agents in a vendor-neutral manner. The description  encompasses classification dimensions and maturity levels. The standard  incorporates a framework for assessing an agent's maturity level for  industrial deployment and operation. By defining classification rules tied to  manufacturing roles, system integration context, and operational  responsibilities, together with maturity levels, the standard supports  consistent requirement specification, capability declaration, procurement,  testing, deployment, and lifecycle governance across heterogeneous  manufacturing environments.
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> Standard for Integration  Protocol between Industrial Packaging Robots and Vision Systems
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> This standard specifies  an application level protocol that integrates vision systems into industrial  packaging robots. The protocol uses the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)  and defines connection establishment, data transmission procedures, message formats,  and connection termination.
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>  This standard applies to all types of industrial packaging robots in various  industrial application scenarios, including those for sorting, palletizing,  case packing, as well as industrial packaging robots integrated with vision  systems.
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> This standard unifies  key technical requirements and clarifies frame structures, byte order,  functions of various frames, and communication maintenance rules. It  addresses issues such as insufficient compatibility, inconsistent data  transmission between industrial packaging robots and vision systems produced  by different manufacturers, reduces equipment integration difficulty,  improves the collaborative efficiency and data interaction of robots and  vision systems in packaging operations, and provides standardized support for  the packaging automation industry.
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> Standard for  Interoperable Adaptive Instructional Systems (AISs)
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> This standard defines  interactions and exchanges between systems and components that provide  adaptive instruction. Collectively these components and systems comprise an  Adaptive Instructional System (AIS). This standard defines the data and data  structures used in interactions and exchanges involving any conformant AIS.  This standard also establishes requirements and guidance for the use and  measurement of the data, data structures, and parameters.
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> This standard enables  producers of AISs to describe the overall operation of an AIS in terms of  interactions and exchanges between AIS components (e.g., learner models,  instructional models, domain models, and user interface models) and other  AISs; to specify its approach and method of interoperation; and to identify  the methods used to implement specific components, models, and interfaces.  This standard enables consumers of AISs to make comparisons to inform  purchasing and deployment decisions and serves a reference for technical  standards that support the exchange of components and data among AISs and  between AISs and other education and training systems. This standard  incorporates and promotes the principles of ethically aligned design for the  use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in AIS.
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> Standard for  Requirements for Domain Ontology Construction and Integration
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> This standard defines  the process and the technical requirements for construction and integration  of domain ontologies. The technical requirements for construction include the  identification, definition, establishment, and maintenance of domain  ontologies. The technical requirements for integration include the  integration of domain ontologies with existing large-scale models and  intelligent agents.
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> The purpose of this  standard is to enhance the stability and availability of domain ontologies  and associated knowledge bases. In addition, this standard aims to promote  the efficiency of integration among domain ontologies, large-scale models and  intelligent agents.
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> Completed Standards
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> There were no completed standards this round.
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> Brian Kirk
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> CS Strategy and Governance
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