Governance

Technical Documentation (AI Act)

Definition

A mandatory artefact under the EU AI Act that high-risk AI providers must prepare and maintain, detailing the system's purpose, architecture, training methodology, validation data, performance metrics, risk management measures, and post-market monitoring plan.

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AI Documentation

Comprehensive records describing an AI system's design, training data, performance characteristics, limitations, and intended use. The EU AI Act distinguishes between technical documentation (for authorities and notified bodies) and instructions for use (for deployers).

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.

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.

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Eu Ai Act Compliance

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