ISO/IEC 38507:2022

Governing the use of AI systems

Standard ISO-IEC 38507 provides key guidance for members of the governing body of an organization to enable and govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The standard allows governing bodies to administrate an effective, efficient, and acceptable use of AI systems within their organization.

This standard also provides guidance to a wider community of parties implicated in a system’s governance, such as:

• Executive managers
• External businesses or technical specialists, such as legal or accounting specialists, retail or industrial associations, or professional bodies
• Public authorities and policymakers
• Internal and external service providers (including consultants)
• Assessors and auditors

This standard is applicable to the governance of current and future uses of AI as well as the implications of such use for the organization itself.

ISO-IEC 38507 is applicable to any organization, including public and private companies, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations. As well, it is applicable to an organization of any size irrespective of their dependence on data or information technologies.

Benefits of Implementing ISO-IEC 38507

Adopting ISO-IEC 38507 provides organizations with a robust framework for governing AI systems effectively and responsibly. Key benefits include:

• Enhanced Decision-Making: Supports informed, ethical, and strategic AI deployment.
• Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates risks like bias, privacy issues, and legal exposure.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to global standards and evolving regulations.
• Stakeholder Trust: Builds confidence through transparency and accountability.
• Operational Efficiency: Optimizes resources and maximizes AI value.
• Innovation Support: Enables sustainable and ethical innovation.
• Strategic Alignment: Aligns AI initiatives with organizational goals.
• Collaborative Framework: Promotes synergy with internal and external stakeholders.
• Scalability: Fits organizations of any size and sector, adapting to growth and change.

ISO-IEC 38507 not only safeguards operations but also drives value, ensuring AI systems contribute to ethical and sustainable success.