What is ISO 42001?

In this episode of Lunchtime BABLing, BABL AI CEO Dr. Shea Brown is joined by COO Jeffery Recker to break down ISO/IEC 42001 — the first international standard for AI management systems. Whether you're leading an AI team, navigating AI risk, or just starting your Responsible AI journey, this high-level introduction will help you understand: What ISO 42001 is and why it matters How it fits into global AI governance (including the EU AI Act and U.S. regulations) Key components of the standard — from leadership, risk assessments, and operations to monitoring and continual improvement Common challenges organizations face when adopting it Practical first steps for implementation, even for startups and resource-limited teams 💡 ISO 42001 is quickly becoming the North Star for organizations aiming to demonstrate trustworthy and responsible AI practices — especially in today’s fast-moving regulatory environment.Check out the babl.ai website for more stuff on AI Governance and Responsible AI!