Georgios Lialiaris
IQNET Association
Lead Auditor Cyprus Certification Company

Imagine a society in which artificial intelligence develops without ethical restraints or limits.  It sounds frightful, doesn’t it?  When it comes to the fast-paced game of technological progress, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) acts as a fair judge.

AI is developing at a rapid rate and promises to solve many difficult issues around the world. 

However, enormous power also carries a huge deal of responsibility.  ISO is aware of this.  Their standards are a human-centered approach making sure AI works for people, not the other way around. They are more than just technical guidelines.

Consider ISO standards as a framework for protection. These standards hold AI development accountable, just as traffic laws make streets safe. Technical requirements are just one of the many functions of standards such as ISO/IEC 42001 Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Management system and ISO/IEC 22989 Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Artificial intelligence concepts and terminology. They guarantee that AI systems continue to be open, fair, and basically aligned with human ideals.

Furthermore, for ISO, security is a primary concern. For AI technology, risk management guidelines serve as an effective defense. While ISO/IEC 27001 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection — Information security management systems — Requirements makes strong safeguards against data breaches, ISO/IEC 23894 Information technology — Artificial intelligence — Guidance on risk management assists organizations in identifying possible risks. The goal is to eliminate technology disasters before they occur.

The core of ISO’s job is ethical considerations. From the first idea to the final deployment, AI development is guided by ISO/IEC 5338 Information technology — Artificial intelligence — AI system life cycle processes. By establishing these standards, various companies and countries can develop AI using a common language. Standards can remove obstacles, decrease inefficiencies, and improve the accessibility and awareness of cutting-edge technology.

As AI continues to impact the world, ISO standards will support the technology that is focused on people. Their efforts ensure that artificial intelligence will continue to be a tool for progress rather than a cause for worry. ISO assists us in visualizing a future in which technology really serves humankind by establishing a balance between ethical considerations and technological capabilities.

To ensure that ISO standards are effectively implemented, accredited conformity assessment plays a vital role. This process involves evaluations conducted by conformity assessment bodies to verify that AI systems, organizations or products meet the relevant requirements. Accreditation acts as an independent confirmation of the competence and impartiality of these bodies, reinforcing the credibility of their assessments. In the fast-moving field of AI, this framework helps build trust and accountability. It provides assurance that AI technologies are being developed and deployed responsibly, in line with globally recognized standards that support safety, ethics and public interest.

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