Autodesk achieves ISO 42001 certification for responsible AI governance
I’m excited to announce that Autodesk has joined a select few companies worldwide in receiving the International Organization for Standards (ISO) certification for our artificial intelligence (AI) management system (AIMS) supporting the Autodesk AI/ML Portal (AMP), our central platform for developing customer-facing AI products and features. This recognition underscores our commitment to responsible and impactful AI use and innovation.
The certification is the world’s first international standard for AI management systems. It provides a framework for organizations to develop, deploy, and monitor AI technologies responsibly. Achieving it isn’t just a compliance milestone—it’s a clear signal that Autodesk is serious about building AI in a way that is ethical, transparent, and accountable.
What this means for our customers
AI has become a major accelerator in how our customers design and make. Whether it’s automating repetitive tasks, augmenting creativity through generative tools, or analyzing large volumes of data to inform better decisions, AI is increasingly powering the future of work.
But with these advancements come new challenges, including questions around data privacy, bias, explainability, and security. Customers rightly want to know that the AI systems they’re using are trustworthy, especially when these systems influence critical decisions or creative output.
ISO 42001 gives our customers the confidence that Autodesk is building AI with clear safeguards and governance in place. The standard requires rigorous controls across risk management, accountability structures, and lifecycle oversight from design to deployment. It also mandates continuous monitoring and improvement of AI systems.
In short, this certification shows our customers that we’re not just innovating with AI—we’re doing it responsibly.
Autodesk’s Trusted AI program
Earning ISO 42001 is a major milestone in our broader Trusted AI program, which guides how we develop and govern artificial intelligence across Autodesk.
Our approach is grounded in five core principles: responsibility, transparency, accountability, reliability, and safety & security. These aren’t just theoretical ideas—they translate into practical actions across every stage of AI development. We conduct risk assessments before deploying AI features and test for fairness and unintended bias in our models. We also implement human-in-the-loop systems where needed and regularly review AI systems to ensure they’re working as intended.
Leading with trust
At Autodesk, we believe that trust is the foundation of innovation. Our customers are pushing boundaries in architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment, and they need partners who are as forward-thinking about ethics as they are about technology.
We didn’t pursue ISO 42001 just to check a box. We pursued it because it aligns with who we are and what we stand for. As AI continues to evolve, so will our governance efforts. This is not a one-time achievement, but the first step in our ongoing journey. We’ll continue to learn, adapt, and lead, because when it comes to AI, trust isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Looking ahead
I’m proud of the work our teams have done to reach this milestone, and even more excited about what’s next. We’ll keep investing in responsible AI practices that empower our customers to design and make a better world—secure in the knowledge that Autodesk has their back.
To all our customers, partners, and peers: thank you for helping us navigate how to earn your trust in Autodesk AI. Your involvement with us in this continuous journey is the linchpin to our successful, now-ISO-compliant Trusted AI program. And we’re just getting started.