ISO 42001 APPLICATION INFRASTRUCTURE

Awareness of AI systems

Part of: Annex A.4: Resources for AI Systems

Description

Organization-wide awareness programs covering AI capabilities, limitations, risks, and responsible use principles.

Implementation Guidance

Awareness Program Design

Develop tiered awareness programs: general staff (AI basics, acceptable use, risks), managers (governance responsibilities, decision oversight), technical staff (responsible development practices, bias awareness), and executives (strategic AI risks, regulatory landscape).

Delivery Methods

Use multiple channels: mandatory annual training modules, monthly AI governance newsletters, lunch-and-learn sessions on emerging risks, and incident case studies. Track engagement and comprehension through assessments.

Current Topics

Keep content current with: new regulatory developments, recent AI incidents (industry-wide), organizational AI deployments, and evolving threat landscape (deepfakes, prompt injection, data poisoning).

Evidence Requirements

  • Awareness program curriculum and schedule
  • Training completion rates by organizational level
  • Assessment scores and comprehension metrics
  • Program update history reflecting emerging topics