Geely Auto First to Earn ISO/PAS 8800 AI Safety Certification

Rahul Somvanshi

Geely Auto makes history as first automaker worldwide to earn ISO/PAS 8800 certification for road vehicle safety and AI systems

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The German accreditation giant DAkkS granted this certification on June 24, 2025, validating Geely's expertise in three critical areas: functional safety, expected functional safety, and AI safety

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What makes ISO/PAS 8800 so important? Published in December 2024, it's the first global standard specifically addressing artificial intelligence safety in road vehicles

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The standard covers the entire lifecycle of AI systems in vehicles - from development through deployment - emphasizing data quality, risk management, and rigorous testing

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Geely's safety credentials are impressive - the company holds 1,562 patents in vehicle safety technologies, according to the China Automotive Research Center

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Beyond this certification, Geely is known as the first enterprise to achieve "3A" capability certification for software quality systems - a testament to their software engineering

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At Auto Shanghai 2025, Geely showcased innovations including the Galaxy Cruiser SUV with "full-domain AI" and the Golden Short Blade Battery with enhanced safety features

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Can AI systems in cars really be trusted? The standard addresses unique challenges like "edge cases" - rare situations that might confuse AI - and potential "adversarial

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This shift from basic "safety compliance" to "full lifecycle safety" means continuous monitoring, over-the-air updates, and structured incident management to refine AI models

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The ISO/PAS 8800 standard emerges as global AI regulation increases, potentially harmonizing automotive AI safety requirements across international jurisdictions

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In 2024, brands under Geely Auto Group sold over 2.17 million units, marking a 32% year-on-year increase as the company continues expanding globally

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Geely's certification signals a new era where AI safety becomes as fundamental to automotive design as physical crash protection

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