What is ISO 42001?

What is ISO 42001?

Update: 2025-06-02
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In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown is joined by COO Jeffery Recker to break down ISO/IEC 42001 — the first international standard for AI management systems.

Whether you're leading an AI team, navigating AI risk, or just starting your Responsible AI journey, this high-level introduction will help you understand:

What ISO 42001 is and why it matters

How it fits into global AI governance (including the EU AI Act and U.S. regulations)

Key components of the standard — from leadership, risk assessments, and operations to monitoring and continual improvement

Common challenges organizations face when adopting it

Practical first steps for implementation, even for startups and resource-limited teams

💡 ISO 42001 is quickly becoming the North Star for organizations aiming to demonstrate trustworthy and responsible AI practices — especially in today’s fast-moving regulatory environment. Check out the babl.ai website for more stuff on AI Governance and
Responsible AI!
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What is ISO 42001?

What is ISO 42001?

Jeffery Recker, Shea Brown