ISO 42001
Artificial Intelligence Management System standard
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- Scored gap report showing your compliance level
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Overview
ISO/IEC 42001 is the world's first international standard for AI management systems. It provides requirements and guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an AI Management System (AIMS) within organizations. The standard addresses responsible development and use of AI systems, covering risk management, transparency, accountability, and ethical considerations.
Key Features
AI lifecycle management from design to decommissioning
Risk assessment and mitigation for AI systems
Data governance and quality requirements
Transparency and explainability controls
Bias detection and fairness testing
Human oversight and accountability mechanisms
Third-party certification available
Benefits
Demonstrates responsible AI governance
Reduces AI-related risks and liabilities
Builds trust with customers and regulators
Supports compliance with emerging AI regulations
Improves AI system quality and reliability
Facilitates ethical AI development
Competitive advantage in AI adoption
Who Should Use This Framework
Organizations developing AI systems
Companies deploying AI in operations
AI service providers and vendors
Organizations subject to AI regulations
Businesses using high-risk AI applications
Companies seeking AI certification
Sample Assessment Questions
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Have you established an AI management system with defined scope and objectives?
Do you conduct risk assessments for all AI systems throughout their lifecycle?
Have you implemented data governance procedures to ensure AI training data quality?
Do you have processes to detect and mitigate bias in AI systems?
Have you documented the intended purpose and limitations of each AI system?
Do you maintain human oversight mechanisms for high-risk AI decisions?
Have you implemented transparency measures to explain AI system outputs?
Do you conduct regular testing and validation of AI system performance?
Do you have procedures for incident response and AI system failures?
Have you established accountability for AI system outcomes and impacts?
Note: These are just a few examples. The complete assessment includes comprehensive questions across all control areas, with AI-powered guidance to help you implement improvements.
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