Global security and public safety edge computing camera manufacturer i-PRO Co., Ltd., is in “the final stage” of obtaining the ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its artificial intelligence (AI) management systems, according to a company announcement. Once completed, this certification will mean i-PRO has achieved ethical AI governance, “reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability and security in AI deployment,” the announcement says.
Published in December 2023 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard for AI management systems.
It “sets best practices for the ethical development and use of AI systems, focusing on risk management, transparency, accountability and continuous improvement—key elements in building trustworthy AI,” according to the i-PRO announcement.
As AI continues to transform physical security, ISO/IEC 42001 “ensures that companies like i-PRO follow a structured framework for risk assessment, regulatory compliance and ethical AI deployment,” the announcement says.
i-PRO “has been at the forefront of AI research and development for many years, delivering innovative camera hardware that utilizes edge AI technology in the security, public safety and medical fields,” according to the company announcement.
As the company continues to expand its AI capabilities, compliance with global standards “will give customers and partners added confidence in the integrity, safety, and transparency of its technology,” the announcement says.
“Undertaking the rigorous process of getting ISO/IEC 42001 certification underscores our commitment to responsible AI innovation,” says Masato Nakao, CEO of i-PRO, in the company announcement. “AI is transforming the way security professionals operate. We believe it’s our responsibility to ensure these technologies are developed and deployed ethically, transparently, and in ways that respect human rights.”
The certification process involved “a comprehensive independent audit” conducted by the British Standards Institute (BSI), which assessed i-PRO’s AI management practices across its product development, deployment and operational workflows.
“AI has the potential to be a significant force for good in society, transforming lives everywhere, but to realize its benefits, having the guardrails in place for the safe and ethical use of AI is critical,” says Tim McGarr, AI market development lead at BSI, in the company announcement.
“As the first physical security company to undergo the certification process for this new standard, i-PRO demonstrates its leadership in ethical AI development,” he says. “Certification to this standard offers reassurance to stakeholders on the safe and responsible use of AI in an organization’s products and services, paving the way for them to harness AI to accelerate progress towards a better future and a sustainable world. “It’s fantastic to see the i-PRO team reach the final stage of certification, and we look forward to supporting them through the completion process,” says McGarr.
