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Governance
AI Management System (AIMS)
Quick Definition
A set of interrelated policies, processes and controls an organisation uses to govern the development and use of AI responsibly, as described in ISO/IEC 42001.
Detailed Explanation
An AI management system is the organisational structure for managing AI. It includes leadership commitment, policy, roles, risk and impact assessment, controls, resources, competence, monitoring, internal audit and continual improvement. ISO/IEC 42001 sets the requirements for such a system, and organisations can be audited against it.
An AIMS is not a technical tool. It is a way of working that connects strategy, risk and operations.
Example: A software company that builds AI features sets up an AIMS. It defines an AI policy, keeps an inventory of AI systems, assesses risk for each, trains staff, audits compliance internally and reviews results with leadership each quarter.
An AIMS gives structure to AI governance and can support external certification. Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor training prepare people to build or assess one.
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Relevant Frameworks
ISO 42001