Explore the latest developments in Khronos APIs for heterogeneous computing and safety-critical applications in this comprehensive conference talk from CppCon 2023. Delve into the world of SYCL and SYCL SC as presented by industry experts Michael Wong, Nevin Liber, and Verena Beckham. Learn about Khronos' role in creating royalty-free standards for 3D graphics, virtual and augmented reality, and parallel computation. Discover how SYCL enables C++ applications to leverage acceleration processors, potentially outperforming hand-tuned code. Gain insights into the emerging SYCL SC standard, designed for safety-critical industries like automotive. Understand the integration of ISO C++ features into SYCL and how SYCL influences C++ development. Examine the progress in both high-performance computing and safety-critical applications, including collaborations with AUTOSAR.