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AI GLOSSARY

High-Risk AI System

Legal, Policy & Compliance

Under the EU AI act, an AI system that poses significant risks to health, safety, or fundamental rights, including systems used in healthcare, education, employment, law enforcement, or critical infrastructure. High-risk AI systems are subject to the most stringent requirements under the Act, including mandatory conformity assessments, human oversight mechanisms, and detailed technical documentation.
See also: EU AI act, AI auditing, human oversight.

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