HERE Technologies has announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001 certification, becoming the first digital mapping and location technology company to meet the world’s most rigorous standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).
This landmark certification marks a pivotal moment for HERE, reinforcing its commitment to responsible AI governance and setting a new industry standard for transparency, accountability and trust in AI-powered location services.
Introduced in late 2023, ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard specifically designed to guide organizations in managing AI systems responsibly. It addresses critical areas such as bias mitigation, algorithmic transparency, human oversight and governance.
“We’re proud to lead the way in responsible AI for location technology. Our customers rely on us to power critical systems with precision, transparency and integrity,” said Damandeep Kochhar, EVP, Chief Platform & Technology Officer at HERE Technologies. “Achieving ISO/IEC 42001 reinforces our commitment to building AI that customers can trust. When systems are built on responsible AI, they deliver better outcomes, reduce risk and unlock value.”
The ISO/IEC 42001 certification provides assurances to HERE customers building AI-powered applications across automotive, logistics, urban mobility and enterprise use cases. This certification validates HERE’s structured approach to:
1. Robust governance and risk management across the AI lifecycle;
2. Ensuring transparency, explainability, and fairness in AI systems;
3. Protecting sensitive location data and upholding privacy and data sovereignty; and
4. Supporting compliance with emerging AI regulations globally.
In a statement marking the achievement, the company said that with the ISO42001 certification HERE has ‘reinforced its commitment to responsible, trustworthy, and well-governed AI, enabling safe and ethical adoption across industries, while fostering collaboration in the global AI ecosystem’.
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