Meltwater Achieves ISO 42001 Certification, in Industry First
Jan 16, 2025 - financialpost.com
Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, has become the first in its industry to achieve ISO 42001 certification. This certification is the world's first AI management system standard, recognizing organizations that have established a robust framework for managing risks and opportunities in AI systems while meeting high standards of information security and privacy. Meltwater's certification underscores its commitment to responsible AI governance, safeguarding customer data, and ensuring transparency and accountability in handling sensitive information. The certification process involved a comprehensive evaluation of Meltwater’s information security policies, risk management strategies, and operational procedures, demonstrating the company's proactive approach to AI management and risk mitigation.
This achievement not only strengthens Meltwater’s position in the market but also sets a benchmark for excellence in the media intelligence industry. The certification is available on Meltwater’s Trust Center, a centralized portal for customers and partners to access compliance certifications and documents. Meltwater processes over a billion pieces of content and performs 15 billion AI inferences daily, and this certification validates its ability to operate AI systems at a massive scale while maintaining high standards of governance.
Key takeaways:
Meltwater is the first in its industry to receive ISO 42001 certification for responsible AI development and use.
ISO 42001 is the first AI management system standard focused on managing risks and opportunities in AI systems.
The certification highlights Meltwater's commitment to data security, privacy, and responsible AI governance.
Meltwater's Trust Center provides access to compliance certifications, security controls, and frequently asked questions.
