Terminology and Concepts
Establishes the shared language necessary for legal and technical documentation related to artificial intelligence.
ISO 22989 supports the implementation of other standards. It is used as a reference rather than as the basis of an accredited certification.
ISO/IEC 22989 establishes the foundational terminology and concepts for artificial intelligence. It provides a common vocabulary that enables clear communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, regulators, and other parties involved in AI development and deployment.
The standard defines key AI terms including machine learning, neural networks, training data, inference, and many other concepts essential to understanding AI systems. It serves as a reference point for other AI-related standards in the ISO/IEC family.
By adopting the terminology defined in ISO/IEC 22989, organizations can improve internal communication, streamline documentation, and ensure alignment with international AI standards and regulations.
There is no certification to pursue, but an experienced consultant can help you apply ISO 22989 alongside the management system standards you are certified to. Reading the published document is the best starting point.
This page summarises ISO 22989 (current published edition). Always confirm the detail against the published document.