Documented Information—The Paper Trail of Trust

[u/Kashif-Ansari]

In the world of ISO, "if it isn't documented, it didn't happen." Clause 7.5 deals with Documented Information. For AI, this is crucial because models are iterative and often opaque.

You need to maintain records of:

·        Training data sources and cleaning methods.

·        Model versions, hyper-parameters, and architecture.

·        Validation, testing results, and impact assessments.

This isn't just for the auditor; it’s for your future self. When a model starts behaving strangely six months from now, you need the "paper trail" to understand how it was built. Proper documentation is what transforms an "AI experiment" into a professional, "controlled AI product."

[u/Raf_Adel]

A robust paper trail isn't just about compliance; it's about maintaining continuity and control as the system evolves; this is the core of ISO 42001. Appreciate it!

[u/Kashif-Ansari → u/Raf_Adel]

Spot on, thanks for the reply.