Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering veterinary medicine whether we’re ready or not. Some tools are excellent. Some are deeply flawed. Most lie somewhere in between. That doesn’t mean AI is bad. But it does mean you need to know what you’re using – just like any other medical tool.

If you’re trying to evaluate whether an AI product is safe or ethically designed, you’ll quickly realize that there’s no universal standard - and formal regulation often isn’t required at all. That’s where internationally recognized standards come in. While not legally required, ISO and IEEE certifications can be strong indicators that a product is developed with serious attention to ethics, safety, security, and quality.