ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). It provides a structured framework for organizations to develop, deploy and manage AI systems responsibly, ethically and securely. This standard ensures that AI technologies align with business objectives, legal requirements and societal expectations while maintaining transparency, accountability and risk management.
Key Principles of ISO 42001:2023
ISO 42001:2023 focuses on ensuring AI governance, risk mitigation and responsible AI deployment by emphasizing:
- AI Ethics & Compliance – Adhering to global AI ethical guidelines and legal requirements.
- Risk-Based AI Governance – Identifying, assessing and managing AI-related risks.
- Transparency & Explainability – Ensuring AI decision-making is understandable and accountable.
- Security & Data Protection – Implementing robust cybersecurity and data privacy measures in AI.
- Continuous Monitoring & Improvement – Adapting AI systems based on performance evaluations.
- Human Oversight & Control – Ensuring human intervention in critical AI decision-making.
- Sustainability & Social Responsibility – Aligning AI development with sustainable and ethical practices.