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Colleagues at the BSI Milton Keynes office
Here , BSI assesses compliance against the ISO / IEC 42001 standard , a standard which BSI has played a central role in developing and provides guidelines for how AI management systems should function .
“ Moving inward , we assess the design of AI products on a case-by-case basis ,” he explains . “ This entails conducting technical design assessments to ensure that the AI ’ s design aligns with established standards , addressing factors such as bias and accuracy .”
The innermost layer involves evaluating the actual functionality of the AI system , where a significant shift in regulatory approach occurs . “ Unlike traditional medical devices , where assurance is largely derived from design and management practices , AI necessitates scrutiny of the underlying data sets and algorithms due to continuous development and reliance on training data .”
To address this , BSI has partnered with Citadel AI , a company specialising in algorithm auditing software , to offer algorithm auditing and data set testing services .
“ We now provide a comprehensive suite of services to customers , particularly those operating in high-risk environments subject to the AI Act ,” he adds .
“ This ensures they are well-prepared , transparent and compliant , enabling them to reassure investors and customers of their
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