UPDATE – DECEMBER 2025:
This announcement reflects BABL AI’s early leadership in shaping the professional ecosystem around algorithmic auditing. Since the IAAA’s founding, interest in independent AI and algorithm audits has grown significantly. Governments, regulators, and enterprises are increasingly demanding credible assurance, standards, and professionalization in AI oversight. BABL AI continues to engage in global discussions around auditor training, certification, and best practices. It reinforces BABL AI’s role in advancing trustworthy AI governance alongside the broader auditing community.
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:
Shea Brown, CEO of BABL AI, is taking a lead as a co-founder of the International Association of Algorithmic Auditors (IAAA). Hence, this association, comprising professionals from the AI industry, academia, and society, is dedicated to pioneering AI auditing frameworks.
The IAAA aims to define standards for auditing while fostering global collaboration. Therefore, key objectives of the IAAA include the development of auditor certifications, hosting conferences, and promoting best practices in the field.
Dr. Brown of BABL AI joins a group of founding members that includes Jenny Brennan, Rumman Chowdhury, Gemma Galdón, Divij Joshi, Jacob Metcalf, Ramak Molavi Vasse’i, Cathy O’Neil, and Mona Sloane. The group emphasizes a multi-perspective approach, noting that addressing AI governance challenges requires a broad, interdisciplinary forum.
Leaders officially established the IAAA during the inaugural International Algorithmic Auditing Conference held in November 2022 in Barcelona. Recognizing the surge in AI, the formation of the IAAA reflects a response to the urgency of safeguarding humanity.
For more information about the IAAA or to become a member, visit HERE.
For those curious about BABL AI’s services, don’t hesitate to reach out. Their team of audit experts can provide guidance on AI governance, auditing, and assurance.
About BABL AI:
Since 2018, BABL AI has been auditing and certifying AI systems, consulting on responsible AI best practices and offering online education on related topics. BABL AI’s overall mission is to ensure that all algorithms are developed, deployed, and governed in ways that prioritize human flourishing.
About IAAA:
The IAAA advances excellence in algorithmic auditing as a preeminent professional association. The IAAA sets the benchmark sets the benchmark for industry best practices and fosters collaboration among professionals in this dynamic field.
