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Ready to Get Ahead of AI Compliance? UKAS has officially granted the first accreditation for the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS), ISO/IEC 42001. Find out what this means.
TheUK Accreditation Service (UKAS)has officially granted thefirst accreditation for ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard forArtificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). This marks an important step in how UK businesses can demonstrateresponsible, compliant use of AI.
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in everyday business tools, expectations aroundAI governance, risk management and complianceare rising fast.
ISO/IEC 42001 is the world’s first management system standard focused specifically on AI. It provides a practical framework for organisations to:
UKAS accreditation now means organisations can pursueindependently accredited certification, giving customers, partners and regulators confidence that AI is being used responsibly.
You don’t need to be building AI products to be affected. Many SMEs already use AI through:
ISO/IEC 42001 helps SMEs stay ahead by:
Much like ISO 27001 did for cyber security, ISO/IEC 42001 is set to become akey standard for modern businesses using AI.
As an IT partner offeringCompliance as a Service, we help SMEs make sense of new standards without overcomplicating them. Ourin-house compliance team works alongside our technical specialists to ensure your technology, policies and processes align every step of the way, whether you’re exploring AI, already using it, or preparing for future compliance needs.
If your business is already using AI or considering it, it's time to understand the compliance implications. Visit our website for more details: https://impactitsolutions.com/compliance/
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