European Commission releases draft guidelines for classifying high-risk AI systems under EU AI Act
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Summary
The European Commission has published its long-awaited draft guidelines on classifying high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act. The guidelines, which are subject to public consultation, were delayed from their original February 2026 deadline. They are expected to impact a significantly larger number of organizations compared to earlier guidance on prohibited AI practices and general-purpose AI models. The document provides criteria and methodology for determining when an AI system should be classified as high-risk, triggering stricter regulatory obligations under the AI Act framework.
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These rules are likely to impact a far greater number of organisations than the rules on prohibited AI practices and general purpose AI models (for which guidance was published in 2025)
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