TS ISO/IEC 42001

TS ISO/IEC 42001 is the standard that brings together requirements and guidance for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an artificial intelligence management system within an organization. It is intended for organizations that provide or use products or services incorporating AI systems, with the aim of managing them within a governance framework that supports responsible use, organizational objectives and relevant stakeholder expectations.

What an AI management system focuses on

In general technical terms, an AI management system is concerned not only with how a model operates, but also with governance: identifying risks, defining responsibilities, managing data and use context, overseeing deployment, and maintaining an improvement cycle. This helps an organization control how AI outputs affect business processes, decision support and service delivery. Because the standard applies regardless of organization size, type or nature, it serves as a broad management framework for many AI use cases across sectors.

Where this standard applies

• Organizations providing products or services that use AI systems
• Organizations using products or services that use AI systems
• Responsible provision, use and operation aligned with organizational objectives
• Management of applicable obligations and interested-party expectations

This document is not a product standard that defines technical controls for AI on its own; as a management system standard, it emphasizes organizational policy, processes and continual improvement. For organizations seeking governance, accountability and operational consistency in AI use, it offers a structured reference point.