A new European standard outlines security requirements for AI

European Telecommunications Standards Institute's (ETSI) release of a new European Standard, ETSI EN 304 223, outlines specific security requirements for AI models and systems, aiming to address growing cybersecurity concerns. This standard sets a baseline for cybersecurity requirements, which will likely impact the development and deployment of AI systems across various industries. This development means that website owners who utilize AI-powered tools or integrate AI models into their platforms will need to ensure compliance with the new standard. Non-compliance may lead to increased vulnerability to cyber threats, potentially compromising sensitive user data and undermining trust in their services. Website owners should assess their current AI implementations and evaluate the need for updates or modifications to meet the ETSI EN 304 223 requirements. To prepare for the new standard, website owners can take several actionable steps: review their llms.txt files to ensure they are up-to-date and aligned with the new security requirements, implement robust monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect potential AI-related security breaches, and conduct regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities in their AI-powered systems.