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Information technology — Artificial intelligence (AI) — Bias in AI systems and AI aided decision making

Standard Institutional policyGlobalin force

ISO/IEC TR 24027:2021 is a technical report that addresses bias in relation to artificial intelligence systems, with a particular focus on AI-aided decision-making. It describes measurement techniques and methods for assessing bias to address and treat bias-related vulnerabilities across all phases of the AI system lifecycle. The document covers phases including data collection, training, continual learning, design, testing, evaluation, and use.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

International Organization for StandardizationStandards body
Lead issuer
International Electrotechnical CommissionStandards body
Co-issuer
Legal forceVoluntary
Under whose authorityInstitutional policy
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

AI developers and providersCompaniesAI deployers and usersResearchers and academics

This document is for AI developers, deployers, and researchers seeking guidance on measuring and assessing bias in AI systems.

Sectors
Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers bias in AI systems and AI-aided decision-making, detailing measurement techniques and assessment methods designed to address bias vulnerabilities throughout every phase of the AI lifecycle.

What's missing

The text preview does not provide specific legal enforcement mechanisms, detailed definitions of individual bias metrics, or sector-specific guidelines.

Key takeaways
  • This technical report addresses bias in AI systems and AI-aided decision making.
  • It describes measurement techniques and assessment methods to treat bias-related vulnerabilities.
  • All phases of the AI system lifecycle are within the scope of the document.
  • The lifecycle phases covered include data collection, training, continual learning, design, testing, evaluation, and use.
Issued5 November 2021
Length331 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopeglobal

How it scores

Pending review

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Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

3/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

This document addresses bias in relation to AI systems, especially with regards to AI-aided decision-making.

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

3/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Measurement techniques and methods for assessing bias are described, with the aim to address and treat bias-related vulnerabilities.

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence bias decision_making standards lifecycle