i-PRO in the final stage of obtaining new AI certification
Eve Goode
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i-PRO has announced it is in the final stage of being awarded the ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its AI management systems.
The company notes that this certification will make it the first company in the physical security industry to reach this level of ethical AI governance, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability and security in AI deployment.
The certification
Published in December 2023 by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard for AI management systems.
The company claims that 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.
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 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.
Compliance
i-PRO claims that it has been at the forefront of AI research and development for many years, by providing innovative camera hardware that utilises edge AI technology in the security, public safety and medical fields.
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.
“Underscores our commitment”
Masato Nakao, CEO, i-PRO commented: “Undertaking the rigorous process of getting ISO/IEC 42001 certification underscores our commitment to responsible AI innovation.
“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,” Nakao concluded.
“A significant force for good”
Tim McGarr, AI Market Development Lead, BSI stated: “AI has the potential to be a significant force for good in society, transforming lives everywhere.
“But to realise its benefits, having the guardrails in place for the safe and ethical use of AI is critical.”
McGarr continued: “As the first physical security company to undergo the certification process for this new standard, i-PRO demonstrates its leadership in ethical AI development.
“Certification to this standard offers reassurance to stakeholders on the safe and responsible use of AI in an organisation’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,” he concluded.
