london, January 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI and expert services for the academic publishing ecosystem, has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its artificial intelligence (AI) management system, becoming one of the global early adopters of the standard. This certification certifies that CACTUS has established, implemented, and maintains a comprehensive AI governance framework that aligns with global best practices.
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the world's first AI management system standard, providing critical guidance for the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Address key risks and responsibilities associated with AI, including fairness, reliability, system monitoring, and lifecycle management. This certification applies to all CACTUS brands and solutions, including Paperpal, the AI writing and research assistant trusted by over 3 million users worldwide.
CACTUS' AI management system spans core business processes such as expert services and AI-enabled product development. This includes functions such as governance, risk and compliance, responsible AI, legal and engineering, product, and design. All processes operate according to controls defined in the latest ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Statement of Applicability (SoA).
Beyond governance, this certification provides tangible value to our users by strengthening trust, safety, and reliability in how CACTUS' AI systems are developed and deployed. This provides assurance to institutional and corporate partners that CACTUS meets rigorous global standards for AI risk management, transparency, and compliance, and supports continuous improvement as AI expectations and regulations continue to evolve.
Akhilesh Iyer, CEO, Cactus Communicationscommented, “Achieving ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification highlights CACTUS' commitment to building AI that industry, publishing, academia, funding, and research stakeholders can trust with confidence. It reflects our dedication to delivering AI that is safe, accountable, and responsibly developed.”
“ISO/IEC 42001:2023 confirms the discipline and safeguards that power our AI solutions, from how we manage data to how we evaluate, test, and monitor models. As AI takes center stage, this certification assures our users and partners that our AI tools are built on a strong foundation of safety, reliability, and responsible innovation.” Ayer He added further.
This certification also strengthens Paperpal's position as one of the most rigorously controlled AI writing tools available and highlights CACTUS' leadership in AI systems that institutions and researchers can deploy with confidence.
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