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Podcast Episode 2: Why AI Standards Matter to Investors
Christine Chow, PhD joins Professor Michael Mainelli (Z/Yen Group) and Adam Leon Smith DEng FBCS (AIQI Consortium) in the second episode of the AI Standards Stack podcast to explore what responsible AI governance really looks like through an investor lens. Drawing on more than a decade of leadership in responsible AI and her industry-first work on investor expectations for AI and data governance, Christine unpacks why robust data governance is the foundation of effective AI governance.
Podcast Episode 1: AI with a Worldview
Maury Shenk CEO & Co-Founder of Ordinary Wisdom joins Professor Michael Mainelli (Z/Yen Group) and Adam Leon Smith DEng FBCS (AIQI Consortium) in this inaugural AI Standards Stack podcast to discuss whether AI can be imbued with something akin to a "conscience" or selected worldview, moving beyond top-down commands from tech giants toward approaches informed by human values, social consensus, and rigorous testing. The episode sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how standards and ethics can guide AI toward beneficial outcomes in a rapidly changing world.
AIQI Member Spotlight - CQI / IRCA
The latest AIQI Member Spotlight introduces the Chartered Quality Institute. Their members operate in over 100 countries across all sectors helping organisations to put in place the right governance, assurance and improvement systems to deliver quality outcomes for their customers and stakeholders.
UK Government Backs AIQI Consortium in New Roadmap for Trusted AI
The UK Government has recognised the AIQI Consortium as a key international partner in its Trusted Third-Party AI Assurance Roadmap, unveiled last week by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The roadmap sets out a plan to build the skills, standards, and trusted ecosystem needed to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) safe, transparent, and aligned with public values.
Unlocking Trust in AI
As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, responsible governance is essential. In a recent webinar hosted by the AIQI Consortium, experts gathered to explore ISO/IEC 42001 — the first global standard for AI management systems. The session featured practical insights from TÜV SÜD, Unique, SGS, and Noxtua, showcasing real-world certification journeys, risk management strategies, and the value of aligning with emerging regulations like the EU AI Act. Whether you're on the path to certification or seeking guidance on AI governance, the webinar offers key takeaways from leaders across the certification landscape.
AIQI Member Spotlight - Random Red
Random Red is a Croatian research and development company focused on modernizing metrology and quality infrastructure (QI) through technologies such as blockchain, fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), and artificial intelligence. Their mission is to create secure, automated, and privacy-preserving data workflows that improve the trustworthiness of AI systems. As a member of the AIQI Consortium, Random Red contributes its expertise in encrypted data analytics, secure data exchange, and blockchain-based identity. Their work supports AI assurance by protecting data privacy, unifying measurement data formats, and promoting international interoperability across AI-related processes.
AIQI Member Spotlight - BCS
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is the UK’s professional body for computing, promoting ethical and competent IT practice for public benefit. With 70,000 members, BCS plays a leading role in shaping national digital policy and professional standards, including AI Assurance. Through certifications like the Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and AI-specific qualifications, BCS ensures its members uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability. As an active contributor to the AIQI Consortium, BCS supports the development of globally recognised AI Assurance frameworks and is committed to advancing safe, ethical, and collaborative AI governance.
AIQI Member Spotlight -The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (The Cooperation) is the new international organisation formed by the merger of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), two key global authorities in accreditation. Together, they have long championed the global recognition of accredited conformity assessment results across industries and governments. Registered in New Zealand in December 2024, The Cooperation is set to officially launch in January 2026, unifying the missions of ILAC and IAF. It supports the AIQI Consortium’s mission to develop ethical AI standards and encourages its members to engage actively in AIQI initiatives.