ISO 42001 - Artificial Intelligence Management Systems
Is ISO 42001 important for companies outside of the tech industry? Absolutely. At ISO Pros, we answer all questions regarding implementation and whether you should worry about this standard or maybe move on and focus on a different aspect.
For starters, we want to make one thing clear: ISO 42001 is for every industry, not only the tech one.
What you need to worry about when trying to determine if you are part of the group that needs to implement it and comply with it is considering whether you have an AI system or intend to have one.
Since artificial intelligence has been a recurring addition to businesses in their tasks, such as databases, collecting information, organizing it, trying to come up with results, and even during decision-making, it is crucial building what the ISO proposes: an ethical and responsible system.
Therefore, you must comply if you are trying to utilize AI in any way. While the standard is mostly focused on those who heavily rely on artificial intelligence, it is a good option to implement it if you are only starting.
Getting your AI management system or operations aligned with the ISO will make it easier to grow, develop, and work with your tool in the future. Of course, this is not something many companies consider, as they see regulations as limitations, not so much as opportunities.
We are here to bring our knowledge, expertise, and understanding of the ISO standards, including this newly introduced one. Moreover, we can help you through implementation and work with you through all the stages up to the point of your certification and post-services.
Can Small Companies Implement ISO 42001?
Yes, and they should.
Planning for the future tends to be more difficult than it has to be. For instance, if you are planning to implement AI as a tool or even build a system around it in the future, then you want to invest time and resources in being ISO 42001 compliant as you work with your projects.
This will make it easier to have all certifications and work around your needs instead of having to change your system later on in order to get certified.
We highly recommend smaller companies to consider the process and how they can benefit from an early setting. Our recommendation is based on how the guidelines provided by ISO 42001 help build a well-structured framework, which leads to faster improvement and you can even work at your own pace for development.
Feel free to inquire about your situation. Not every company is the same and it can be worth it to consider the focus on needs and how you have been working with your business or intend to do so. From there, we can assist you in providing a full process and ensure your comfort.
For those unsure and unable to make the investment at the moment, we will be more than happy to assist you as we work through it. We can offer a free consultation and estimate so that you can have a clear idea of what it would involve and plan for the future and your certification.