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What is High-risk AI system?

Definition

High-risk AI system means: A high-risk AI system is an AI system that falls within the AI Act's listed high-risk areas or safety-component rules and is subject to stricter requirements. Source: EUR-Lex: Artificial Intelligence Act.

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Why it matters

High-risk classification determines whether providers and deployers face duties on data, documentation, human oversight, accuracy, robustness and conformity assessment.

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What is High-risk AI system?

A high-risk AI system is an AI system that falls within the AI Act's listed high-risk areas or safety-component rules and is subject to stricter requirements.

Why does High-risk AI system matter in EU policy?

High-risk classification determines whether providers and deployers face duties on data, documentation, human oversight, accuracy, robustness and conformity assessment.

Where can I verify the definition of High-risk AI system?

Lex cites EUR-Lex: Artificial Intelligence Act for this definition and links the source records on this page.

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