Overview
- CSA announced the availability of STAR for AI Level 2 and the companion Valid-AI-ted evaluation service on November 20, 2025, with submissions now open on the public STAR Registry.
- Level 2 recognition requires third‑party ISO/IEC 42001 certification, completion of the AI‑CAIQ v1.0.2, and a Valid‑AI‑ted quality score submitted to the STAR Registry.
- Valid‑AI‑ted is an AI‑driven review of a STAR Level 1 self‑assessment that issues a badge for meeting CSA benchmarks, and the badge is displayed on the STAR Registry.
- Microsoft and Zendesk are the first organizations recognized at STAR for AI Level 2, with Microsoft publishing AI CAIQ artifacts and ISO/IEC 42001 alignment materials for Microsoft 365, including Copilot.
- CSA positions the program to close AI‑specific security and governance gaps identified by the AICM, offering transparent evidence, iterative remediation paths, and procurement and regulatory readiness signals.