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Information technology — Governance of IT — Governance implications of the use of artificial intelligence by organizations

Standard International lawGlobalin force

ISO/IEC 38507:2022 provides guidance for members of the governing body of an organization to enable and govern the use of artificial intelligence. It helps ensure effective, efficient, and acceptable use of AI within public and private companies, government entities, and not-for-profit organizations. The document also provides guidance to executive managers, external specialists, public authorities, service providers, and auditors.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

International Organization for StandardizationStandards body
Lead issuer
International Electrotechnical CommissionStandards body
Co-issuer
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42Standards body
Contributor
Legal forceVoluntary
Under whose authorityInternational law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

CompaniesPublic sector bodiesAI deployers and usersProfessional group

Members of organizational governing bodies, executive managers, policymakers, and auditors looking for guidance on governing artificial intelligence use.

Sectors
Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses the governance implications of the use of artificial intelligence by organizations, providing guidance for governing bodies, executive managers, and other stakeholders to enable and govern AI use effectively and acceptably.

What's missing

Specific details on internal technical implementation, algorithms, and legal liability cannot be fully determined from the provided preview text.

Key takeaways
  • Provides guidance for governing bodies to enable and govern the use of artificial intelligence within organizations.
  • Aimed at ensuring the effective, efficient, and acceptable use of AI.
  • Applies to organizations of any size, irrespective of their dependence on data or information technologies.
  • Extends guidance to a wider community including executive managers, specialists, public authorities, and auditors.
Issued8 April 2022
Length493 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopeglobal

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

1/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

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

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence it_governance organizational_management standards corporate_governance