ISO Artificial Intelligence Standards: A Consultants Guide
With the world becoming more reliant on digital technology, along with the recent surge in artificial intelligence for just about everything, there is a lot of talk around ISO artificial intelligence standards for businesses.
At Blackmores, we are ISO Consultants. We work with organisations to help them achieve various ISO standards, one of which is the Artificial Intelligence Management Standard.
To kick start your journey, we have put together this guide to give you the basics of ISO 42001 and tell you why the best way forward is to work with an ISO Consultant.
What is the Artificial Intelligence Management Standard?
ISO 42001 is the first Artificial Intelligence Management Standard which has been designed and develop to help businesses implement, maintain and improve AI management practices.
It is a very new standard, having just been published in December 2023 by the International Organisation for Standardisation and the International Electrotechnical Commission.
Why Should My Business Get Certified in Artificial Intelligence Standards?
There are several reasons why your business should invest in ISO Artificial Intelligence standards.
- Having this standard demonstrates that your business is using AI in a responsible and ethical way.
- It allows you to be transparent and reliable in your use of AI in your development
- It supports compliance with legal and regulatory standards within your business
- it will help you to implement a framework for managing risks and opportunities as a result of using AI
- ISO 42001 will demonstrate that you are using AI as a strategic decision for your business
- The use of AI shows that you are encouraging innovation within your business
If you are using AI in any of your daily activities, then you could run into the following risks;
Inaccurate Information – If you are using AI to create any company information or internal and external communications, you need to be aware of the inaccuracies that you could be exposing yourself to. AI generators rarely fact-check; the information simply comes from resources on the web which could be
- Inaccurate
- Out of date
- Bias
- Come from a poisoned data source
If you are using information directly from AI in any company texts or literature, it’s extremely important that you fact check and ensure your information is correct, as AI can open you up to:
Plagiarism – Although many AI tools avoid copying directly from the source, there are still risks of plagiarism which could lead to law suits and potentially fines.
Security Risks – as with most external resources, there are security risks associated with the use of AI. This is something to be aware of when you are using AI for any business function.
Because of the above risks, we advise that if you are using AI in your organisation, you should invest in Artificial Intelligence Management Standards. At Blackmores, we can help you implement ISO 42001 into your existing systems to protect you from various risks.
Working With An ISO 42001 Consultant
Although ISO 42001 is a new standard, we have been working as an ISO consultant for over 18 years. We have refined our process to ensure our clients pass their certifications and gain the standards they need to grow their business, satisfy customers, and achieve sleeker working standards.
Our process tends to follow the following steps:
Gap Analysis – All of our ISO Consultancy works begin with a gap analysis. We take a look at your current management systems and determine where the gaps are and how AI standards can be integrated.
Give You Access to Training Materials – our online platform: our isologyhub contains a wide portfolio of training and development materials. When you work with Blackmores we give you access to this platform for you and your employees so you can learn at your own pace. In our isology hub you will find all you need to know about ISO Artificial Intelligence standards and much more.
Appoint your AI Management Consultant – to help you implement you management system, we will appoint you a dedicated AI Management consultant who will work alongside you and your team. Each of our consultants specialises in a different standard so they are up-to-date and well educated in the area you are looking for. We call our consultants our isologists – you can meet them here.
Internal Audits – Part of gaining your certification means conducting internal audits. This can be a daunting process whether you have already gained a certification or if this is your first one. Your ISO consultant can be onsite for these audits to ensure everything runs smoothly for you and your team.
External Audits – we can book your external audits on your behalf and ensure we are available to come and support you during this time.
Who Should Be Investing in Gaining an ISO Artificial Intelligence Standard?
Any business that uses AI for any task should consider investing in the ISO Artificial Intelligence standard. This is a growing area for businesses to consider to getting certified now could save you a lot of time and effort for the future.
If you are looking for an ISO consultant for ISO 42001 or any standard, contact our team today. We are looking forward to partnering with organisations all over the UK to help them achieve their ISO goals.
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