Three-year Action Plan for the Development of a New Generation of Artificial Intelligence Industry--Promoting the AI ​​Standardization Process

Artificial intelligence (AI) standardization is a critical component in shaping the future of this rapidly evolving industry. According to current reports, the AI standard architecture consists of six key areas: foundational standards, platform and support standards, core technical standards, product and service standards, application-specific standards, and security and ethical standards. These categories provide a comprehensive framework for guiding the development and implementation of AI technologies. With the AI industry experiencing rapid growth, the need for standardized guidelines has become more urgent than ever. On January 18th, the National Standardization Administration Committee officially established two important groups: the National Artificial Intelligence Standardization Group and the Expert Advisory Group. The former is led by Zhao Bo, the Dean of the China Electronics Technology Standardization Research Institute, while the latter includes leading experts from institutions such as Alibaba Cloud, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking University, and the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, among others. Pan Yunhe, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, serves as the head of the expert advisory group. The National AI Standardization Group is tasked with coordinating the overall planning of AI standardization, promoting international collaboration, and developing national strategies, policies, and technical frameworks. It also focuses on harmonizing technical specifications and establishing fundamental AI power standards. Meanwhile, the Expert Advisory Group provides strategic guidance and recommendations on the broader direction of AI development in China. Zhao Bo emphasized that standardization plays a foundational, supportive, and leading role in AI development. “It’s not only crucial for driving industrial innovation but also essential for gaining a competitive edge in the global market,” he stated. While China has made significant progress in AI, there is still room for improvement in terms of infrastructure, policies, and standards tailored for AI growth. The formation of these groups was in response to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s “Three-Year Action Plan for Promoting the Development of a New Generation of Artificial Intelligence Industry (2018–2020).” This plan outlined specific goals, including the establishment of an AI support system, standardization framework, and security assurance mechanisms. Globally, countries like the U.S., EU, and Japan are also investing heavily in AI standardization. The U.S. has its “National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategy,” the EU has the “Human Brain Plan,” and Japan has launched initiatives focused on AI, big data, IoT, and network safety. All aim to secure leadership in the next technological revolution. In practice, many AI products and applications are already available, but standardization is needed to ensure consistent quality and faster adoption. For example, face recognition systems, smart speakers, and service robots vary widely in performance, and uniform standards would help improve reliability and user experience. Ethical concerns, such as the “trolley problem” in autonomous vehicles or data privacy issues like Apple’s fingerprint leaks, highlight the need for robust safety and ethical guidelines. Additionally, the rise of proprietary AI platforms and closed ecosystems has created data silos, making interoperability difficult. Unified standards can promote better collaboration across vendors. Wu Wenjun, deputy head of the National AI Standardization Group, noted that foundational, technical, and ethical standards will be central to future efforts. “Research and discussions in these areas will go hand in hand,” he said. Looking at the AI standard architecture, it starts with basic standards covering terminology, reference architecture, data, and testing. Platform and support standards integrate hardware, software, networks, and data. Core technical standards focus on NLP, human-computer interaction, computer vision, biometrics, and VR/AR. Application standards target industry-specific needs, while product and service standards define intelligent products and new service models. Security and ethics standards run through the entire structure. As Huawei's Song Zixuan pointed out, AI is seen as an enabler for enterprises, helping to boost efficiency. He suggested that open source should play a key role in standard-setting, ensuring that real-world standards are practical and effective.

Digital Timer Switch Socket

Instruction Manual

1. Features

Clock display, 10 sets of adjustable timed power control, randomized power control, manual switch and optional DST setup.

2. First time charging

This timer contains a rechargeable battery. It is normal that the new/old model runs out of battery if it wasn`t being charged for a long period of time. In this case, the screen will not turn on.

To charge : simply plug the timer to a power outlet. The charging time should take at least 15 minutes.

If the screen doesn`t light up or displays garbled characters, simply reboot the system by pressing the [RESET" button.

3. Set clock

Hold [CLOCK" button and [WEEK" button to adjust week.

Hold [CLOCK" button and [HOUR" button to adjust hour.

Hold [CLOCK" button and [MINUTE" button to adjust minute.

Hold [CLOCK" button and [TIMER" button to select 12 hour/24 hour display.

Hold [CLOCK" button and [ON/AUTO/OFF" button to enable/disable DST (daylight-saving-time).

4. Set timer

Press [TIMER" button, select and set timer. Setting rotation : 1on, 1off, 2on, 2off, ...... , 10on, 10off.

Press [HOUR" button to set hour for timer.

Press [MIN" button to set minute for timer.

Press [WEEK" button to set weekday for timer. Multiple weekdays can be selected. ex: if selected [MO", the timer will only apply on every Monday; if selected [ MO, WE, FR", the timer will apply on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Press [RES/RCL" button to cancel the selected on or off timer. The screen will show "-- -- : -- --" , the timer is canceled.

Press [RES/RCL" button again to reactivate the timer.

When timers are set, press [CLOCK" to quit timer setting and return to clock.

5. Random function

Press [RANDOM" button to activate random function, press again to cancel function.

System only runs random function when [AUTO" is on.

Random function will automatically start the timer from 2 to 32 minutes after the setting.

ex : if timer 1on was set to 19:30 with the random function on, the timer will activate randomly between 19:33 to 20:03.

if timer 1off was set to 23:00 with the random function on, the timer will activate randomly between 23:02 to 23:32.

To avoid overlapping, make sure to leave a minimum of 31 minutes gap between different sets of timer.

6. Manual control

Displayed features:

ON : socket turns on.

OFF : socket turns off.

AUTO : socket turns on/off automatically via timer.

Manual ON setting

Press [ON/AUTO/OFF" button to switch from [AUTO" to [ON".

This mode allows socket of the device to power up. Power indicator will light up.

Manual OFF setting

Press [ON/AUTO/OFF" button to switch from [AUTO" to [OFF".

This mode turns socket of the device off. Power indicators will turn off.

7. Electrical parameters

Operating voltage : 230VAC

Battery : NiMh 1.2V

Power consumption : < 0.9W

Response time : 1 minute

Power output : 230VAC/16A/3680W

Q&A

Q: Why won`t my timer turn on?

A: It`s out of battery, you can charge the timer by plugging onto any power outlet. Charge the device for at least 15 minutes. Then press [RESET " button to reset the device.

Q: Can I set seconds of the timer?

A: No, the smallest time unit is minute.

Q: Does my timer keeps old settings without being plugged onto a power outlet?

A: Yes, the timer has an internal battery, it allows the timer to save settings without a power outlet.

Q: Is the battery rechargeable?

A: Yes, the battery is rechargeable. We recommend to charge it for 4 hours so the battery is fully charged.

Q: Does the timer needs internet connection?

A: The timer does not need internet.

Q: Does the screen have back light function?

A: It doesn`t support back light.

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