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  Introduction As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in modern business and technology landscapes, organisations need a structured way to manage all the new risks, responsibilities and ethical challenges that come with AI adoption. ISO/IEC 42001 — the first international standard dedicated to AI management systems — offers just that: a comprehensive framework to ensure AI development, deployment and use are governed responsibly. What ISO/IEC 42001 Covers It defines how an organisation should establish, implement, maintain and continually improve an AI Management System (AIMS). The standard applies across the entire lifecycle of AI systems — from planning and development to deployment, monitoring, maintenance and decommissioning. Key requirements include leadership commitment; identification and assessment of AI-related risks and opportunities; policies and procedures for ethical, secure and transparent AI; data and resource management; and continuous evalua...