Governance

AI Act Annex III

Definition

The list of high-risk AI application areas appended to the EU AI Act, including biometric systems, critical infrastructure management, education, employment, essential private/public services, law enforcement, migration, and administration of justice. Companies operating in these areas face the most stringent obligations.

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AI Act Article 6

The provision of the EU AI Act that defines which AI systems are classified as high-risk. Article 6 covers systems listed in Annex III (e.g., biometric identification, employment screening, credit scoring) and safety components of regulated products.

High-Risk AI System

An AI system classified under the EU AI Act as posing significant risks to health, safety, or fundamental rights. High-risk systems must undergo conformity assessment, maintain technical documentation, enable human oversight, and be registered in an EU database before market deployment.

Conformity Assessment

The formal process by which a high-risk AI system is evaluated against the requirements of the EU AI Act before being placed on the market. Depending on the risk category, assessment may be self-conducted or require a third-party notified body.

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