TS EN ISO/IEC 42001

TS EN ISO/IEC 42001 is the standard that sets out requirements and guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an artificial intelligence management system within an organization. It is aimed at organizations that provide or use products or services incorporating AI systems, helping them handle AI in a structured, responsible and business-aligned way.

What an AI management system is designed to govern

In general technical terms, an AI management system is broader than model development alone. It brings together governance, roles and responsibilities, documentation, risk-oriented thinking and continual improvement across the AI lifecycle. That means the organization considers not only the technology itself, but also data, intended use, human oversight and the operational controls needed to manage AI consistently. This is especially relevant where AI affects decisions, service delivery or other organizational objectives.

What the scope means in practice

• The standard is relevant to organizations that provide products or services using AI, as well as those that use such products or services.
• It is intended for organizations of any size, type or nature, so the framework is not limited to a particular sector.
• Its purpose is to support responsible development or use of AI systems while helping organizations address applicable regulatory requirements and interested-party expectations.
• The document focuses on the management system framework rather than prescribing one specific AI model, algorithm or technical architecture.