Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Management system
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is an international standard that specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) within organizations. It is designed to help entities providing or utilizing AI-based products or services to ensure the responsible development and use of AI systems. The standard provides a structured framework to manage risks and opportunities associated with artificial intelligence, balancing innovation with governance.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
Organizations of any size and industry involved in developing, providing, or using AI products and services that need a structured management framework.
What the document contains
The standard establishes requirements for an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS), including managing AI-specific risks and opportunities, ensuring responsible and ethical AI use, and applying structured governance policies and objectives using the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology.
The text does not provide the full text of the standard, technical specifications for individual AI models, or specific legal enforcement mechanisms.
- ISO/IEC 42001 is the world's first international AI management system standard.
- It specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).
- The standard utilizes the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology to help organizations balance innovation with effective risk and opportunity management.
- It is designed to be applicable to organizations of any size involved in developing, providing, or using AI-based products or services across all industries.
- It supports compliance with legal and regulatory standards while enhancing trust through traceability, transparency, and reliability.
How it scores
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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Fairness
0/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
0/5Protection of personal data and private life
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Transparency
1/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
It addresses the unique challenges AI poses, such as ethical considerations, transparency, and continuous learning.
Why is ISO/IEC 42001 important?
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Enforcement
1/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
AI governance: supports compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
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Impact Assessment
3/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
provides an integrated approach to managing AI projects, from risk assessment to effective treatment of these risks.
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