AI governance glossary
AI management system (ISO/IEC 42001)
Definition
The policies, objectives and processes an organisation puts in place to develop, provide or use AI systems responsibly, structured like other ISO management systems (plan, do, check, act). ISO/IEC 42001 sets the requirements for one and can be certified by an accredited body.
Source: ISO/IEC 42001:2023. A plain-language explanation for orientation, not the legal text; follow the source for the binding wording.
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Laws and policies on record that use it
- EU AI ActEuropean Union · Partially applicable
- Colorado AI ActColorado (United States) · Repealed
- ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AI management systemInternational organisations (OECD, UNESCO, UN, G7, ISO) · Voluntary standard
Duties that mention it
- Operate a quality management systemEU AI Act · European Union
- Deployers must implement a risk management policy and programmeColorado AI Act · Colorado (United States)
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Frequently asked questions
What does "AI management system" mean?
The policies, objectives and processes an organisation puts in place to develop, provide or use AI systems responsibly, structured like other ISO management systems (plan, do, check, act). ISO/IEC 42001 sets the requirements for one and can be certified by an accredited body.
Where does the term AI management system come from?
This explanation follows ISO/IEC 42001:2023. It is a plain-language paraphrase for orientation; the source has the binding wording.
Which laws and policies use the term AI management system?
Among the records on this site: EU AI Act (EU); Colorado AI Act (Colorado) and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AI management system (International).