Whether an AI system complies with the EU AI Act, a connected product meets the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act, or data and digital identities remain protected depends on how carefully the technology is developed and tested. To this end, the VDE establishes common standards and ensures they are verifiable—from standards and testing to certification. This gives companies the assurance that their products function reliably and are recognized in the market
Digital technology should deliver on its promises. The VDE verifies whether AI systems and connected products are developed in a safe, responsible, and human-centered manner so that companies can rely on them.
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The VDE supports AI across the entire value chain, from research through standardization and testing to certification and consulting. Select the topic you're currently interested in.
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Behind each topic are experts from various areas of the VDE, including standardization, testing, research, and consulting. Depending on your question, you can quickly find the right department: the DKE for standards, the VDE Institute for Testing and Certification, AIQ for AI quality, CERT@VDE for safety guidelines, and the technical societies for research.