GuruLink Achieves ISO/IEC 42001 Certification Through Fairly AI's Revolutionary Platform in 7 Days

November 25, 2024

KITCHENER-WATERLOO, Canada--November 25, 2024--Fairly AI today announced that GuruLink, developer of the innovative PathPilot AI Career Companion, has become the first company in Canada to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 certification. The certification was completed through an efficient implementation process requiring only seven working days spread across a four-week period using Fairly AI's Trust & Safety Compliance-in-a-Box solution. In an unprecedented move, the lead ISO assessor, the ‘auditor’s auditor’, specifically commended Fairly AI's comprehensive preparation and documentation quality.

"What traditionally takes months or even years of continuous effort, we achieved with just seven working days over four weeks," said David Van Bruwaene, Co-founder and CEO of Fairly AI. "The lead ISO assessor's commendation of our work is particularly meaningful, as they typically maintain strict neutrality. Their recognition of our platform's exceptional thoroughness validates our approach to making AI governance both accessible and comprehensive."

Pioneering Ethical AI in Career Development and Setting Industry Standard

PathPilot, GuruLink's flagship AI Career Companion, provides personalized career guidance and customized learning journeys to thousands of professionals. The platform's commitment to fairness and transparency in handling sensitive career data made it an exemplar of responsible AI deployment.

Drew Lindsay, Co-Founder of GuruLink, emphasized their commitment to responsible AI: "PathPilot was built on the foundation of responsible and ethical AI use in career guidance. Achieving ISO/IEC 42001 certification validates our approach to handling sensitive career data and providing quality, unbiased guidance. Fairly AI's platform and our partnership with them enabled us to formally document our governance practices and continuously test and monitor our AI system with minimal operational disruption."

"GuruLink's PathPilot platform demonstrates how AI governance can be seamlessly integrated into innovative products," noted David Van Bruwaene. "Their successful certification process sets a new standard for responsible AI deployment in career development and recruitment technology."

About Fairly AI

Fairly AI, headquartered in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, leads the industry in democratizing safe, secure, and compliant AI across organizations of all sizes. Since its incorporation in April 2020, Fairly AI has established itself as the premier provider of AI governance solutions that enable businesses to implement and maintain responsible AI practices.

About GuruLink and PathPilot

Founded in 2002, GuruLink is a pioneering force in AI-powered recruitment technology. Their PathPilot AI Career Companion provides personalized career guidance and learning pathways to professionals across North America. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and San Francisco, GuruLink combines cutting-edge AI technology with a strong commitment to ethical practices and user privacy. Named to the PROFIT 500 list for five consecutive years, GuruLink continues to lead innovation in responsible AI deployment for career development.