Artificial Intelligence is already transforming the way organizations operate, make decisions, interact with customers and deliver products and services. It creates significant business value and is rapidly becoming an integral part of business operations.
As AI adoption accelerates, organizations face a critical challenge:
How can AI be governed in a structured, transparent, secure and accountable way?
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the world's first international certifiable standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS), providing a framework for organizations to balance innovation with governance and to develop and use AI responsibly while managing associated risks and opportunities.
Demonstrate Responsible AI Governance
Show commitment to ethical, transparent and accountable AI practices.
Build Trust
Increase confidence among customers, regulators, investors and business partners.
Manage AI Risks
Identify, assess and mitigate risks associated with AI systems and automated decision-making.
Support Regulatory Readiness
Prepare for evolving AI governance requirements and emerging regulations, including the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act), which establishes a risk-based framework for the responsible development, deployment and use of AI systems.
Gain Competitive Advantage
Differentiate from competitors by demonstrating a commitment to responsible AI governance through an internationally recognized certification that strengthens organizational reputation.
Enable Sustainable AI Innovation
Support innovation while maintaining appropriate levels of control, oversight and accountability.
ISO 42001 should be considered by any organization that develops, provides or uses products and services incorporating AI systems, regardless of its size, sector or complexity. This includes organizations that:
AI Governance and Sustainable Development
Responsible AI is increasingly linked to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives. Organizations are expected not only to innovate but also to demonstrate fairness, accountability, transparency and responsible use of technology.
ISO/IEC 42001 supports these objectives by helping organizations establish governance mechanisms that consider: ethical AI use, fairness, non-discrimination, accountability, social impact considerations, responsible innovation.
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An AIMS is a management framework that enables organizations to govern, control, monitor and continually improve how AI systems are developed, deployed and used.
No. The standard applies to any organization that develops, provides or uses AI systems.
The EU AI Act establishes legal obligations for the development and use of AI systems within the European Union, while ISO/IEC 42001 provides a structured framework that can support organizations in implementing governance, risk management, transparency and accountability processes that are consistent with many of the objectives promoted by the AI Act.
Yes. Many organizations implement ISO/IEC 42001 alongside ISO/IEC 27001 to address both AI governance and information security requirements.