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ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Artificial Intelligence Management System

1. Standard Overview
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the world’s first international management system standard for Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to ensure responsible and trustworthy AI development, operation, and management.
This standard guarantees the safety and ethics of AI technologies and supports organizations in systematically managing AI-related risks. 

2. Main Characteristics:
- Management System Standard: PDCA-based structure similar to ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001
- Full Lifecycle Management: Covers planning, development, deployment, operation, and decommissioning of AI systems
- Ethics & Accountability: Incorporates AI ethics principles such as human rights, fairness, transparency, and bias management
- Risk-Based Approach: Designs and applies controls based on AI risk levels
- Regulatory Alignment: Compatible with major global frameworks such as the EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF 

3. Certification Trends

Global Trends:
- AI Adoption Expansion: Rapid application of AI in manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and public sectors
- Regulatory Reinforcement: EU AI Act, U.S. NIST AI RMF, and OECD AI Principles gaining momentum
- Standardization Movement: Growing demand for international standards addressing AI risk management and transparency

Position of ISO/IEC 42001:
- Published in December 2023 as the first international AI management system standard
- Focused on AI governance and operational controls rather than technical performance
- Emerging as a tool to achieve regulatory compliance, trust enhancement, and process improvement 

4. Expected Benefits
- Regulatory Compliance: Establishes a management system aligned with global AI regulations
- Risk Management: Prevents key AI risks such as misuse, bias, opacity, and privacy violations
- Trust Building: Positions the organization as a responsible AI operator in the eyes of stakeholders
- ESG Integration: Supports ESG elements like digital responsibility, human rights, and transparency
- Competitive Advantage: Improves standing in public tenders, global partnerships, and procurement 

5. Summary
In an era of rapid AI advancement and evolving regulatory landscapes, establishing a trustworthy AI governance framework is essential.

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is a must-consider international standard for any organization with AI-related systems seeking to secure trust, responsibility, and competitiveness.