Global Sigma Public Standard: Open framework for certification of high-risk AI systems

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Authors: Paula Melissa Alfaro-Montero
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Abstract

GLOBAL SIGMA Executive Summary / Resumen Ejecutivo ENGLISH πŸ” THE CHALLENGE Legal frameworks (EU AI Act) mandate WHAT to do. Management standards (ISO 42001) guide HOW to govern. BUT neither provides VERIFIABLE, AUDITABLE properties for High-Risk AI Systems. βœ… OUR RESPONSE Global Sigma operationalizes 12 Principles (P1-P12) from: EU AI Act (Articles 9-15) NIST AI RMF OECD AI Principles UNESCO Ethics Recommendations ISO/IEC 23894 πŸ’‘ KEY INNOVATION Two distinct paths: Technical Conformity Certification P1-P12 adherence Conformity + immutability No immutability required Cryptographic/forensic proof required No formal auditor Independent third-party audit Suitable for development MANDATORY for Tier 3/4 in regulated jurisdictions ⚠️ VETO LOGIC A system CANNOT be certified if it has: Veto Condition Type D2 P2

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ethics and Social Impacts of AI Safety Systems Engineering in Autonomy Digitalization Law and Regulation

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN