RESPONSIBLE AI AT COGNIZANT
Shaping the future of trusted AI
Responsible AI services to drive enterprise impact
We help organizations translate responsible AI into tangible outcomes with a suite of services that embed trust, safety and accountability across the full AI lifecycle.
Global alignment and continuous governance
We actively align with leading global AI standards and embed their principles into our lifecycle controls and governance practices. Our adaptive governance model provides continuous oversight and real-time assurance, so systems remain accountable, consistent and aligned as technologies and expectations evolve.
Cognizant’s responsible AI principles align with the OECD AI Principles by promoting fairness, transparency, safety, accountability and human-centric AI across the lifecycle.
Cognizant aligns its responsible AI practices with the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, and is assessing its adherence to the operational standards set out in the UNESCO Ethical AI Assessment to implement UNESCO ethical standards across the AI lifecycle.
Cognizant’s responsible AI practices support alignment with the EU AI Act through AI skill-building programs, compliance and risk assessment frameworks and operationalization of our responsible AI standards to achieve safe and reliable AI systems. Our participation in the EU AI Pact further underscores our commitment to advancing our readiness for upcoming regulatory obligations.
Cognizant’s responsible AI standards align with the characteristics of trustworthy AI set out in NIST AI RMF by supporting responsible AI practices and helping teams identify and manage AI risks across the lifecycle.
Cognizant maintains an enterprise AI management system aligned to ISO/IEC 42001:2023 and has achieved third-party certification for key delivery centers and service lines, demonstrating structured governance, risk management and controls for responsible AI.
Our responsible AI standards
Cognizant’s standards promote trust, safety and respect across the AI lifecycle and ensure AI systems serve people and the planet. Grounded in our Code of Ethics, these standards are implemented through stage-appropriate controls, structured governance and ongoing improvement informed by risk assessments and stakeholder feedback.
Driving positive impact through global partnerships
As a Strategic Partner of the World Economic Forum, Cognizant helps lead global conversations on the responsible development of AI. We contribute to policy and governance efforts while supporting initiatives in sustainability, health, and digital equity — ensuring technology delivers value for people, business, and society.
Expert insights that move responsible AI forward
Actionable guidance to scale trust, navigate regulation and drive performance with responsible AI.
Research and innovation in responsible AI
The Cognizant AI Lab is dedicated to advancing the science behind responsible AI, developing new approaches that promote safe, transparent, and reliable AI systems across real-world applications.
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