Organizations are increasingly developing and using products and services based on AI. But there are a variety of concerns regarding the use of these technologies – from their safety and security to their implications for privacy and the protection of personal information. Because there is no regulatory framework guiding the use of AI technologies, it has been left to the industry to create their own. A new standard to manage these systems would ensure the product quality and safety of AI applications across companies and industries.

Starting in 2019, SCC worked with other National Standards Bodies on a proposal for a new Artificial Intelligent Management System Standard (AIMS), ISO/IEC 42001. This standard will enable organizations that provide or use AI products and services to manage issues related to these technologies and show they have implemented and are continually improving processes unique to the development or use of AI. For example, AIMS will address things such as identifying and treating bias of machine learning data, or more general issues such fairness, inclusiveness, safety, security, privacy, accountability, and transparency.

AIMS will help to increase interoperability, harmonize requirements, and build trust in AI systems. It will also give industry a consistent metric to strive for, building credibility for those who become certified. With increased demand, it may also influence statutory and regulatory requirements.