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AI-Specific Risk Management Guidance #
ISO/IEC 23894 is the specialist AI risk guidance standard that extends the ISO 31000 risk management framework for AI-specific risks (bias, robustness, explainability failures). Regulators cite it as a reference for "state of the art" risk management when defining what compliant AI risk governance looks like.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| AI risk principles | Apply AI-specific risk management principles adapted from ISO 31000 Clause 4 |
| Risk identification | Identify AI-specific risk sources including bias, robustness failures, explainability gaps, and misuse |
| Risk assessment | Assess likelihood and consequence of identified AI risks throughout the lifecycle |
| Risk treatment | Select and implement risk treatment options proportionate to identified risks |
| Monitoring and review | Continuously monitor AI risk posture and review risk management effectiveness |
| Recording and reporting | Document risk management activities, decisions, and outcomes |
| Lifecycle mapping | Apply risk management across the full AI system lifecycle per Annex C |
Penalties
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Non-compliance | Voluntary — no binding enforcement mechanism |
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