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EU AI Act risk classes

Classification of AI systems by risk, from prohibited practices to minimal risk.

As of: September 2026 · Glossary with 28 terms

What is EU AI Act risk classes?

The EU AI Act orders AI systems by risk: prohibited practices (Art. 5), high-risk systems (including Annex III, such as employment, creditworthiness, biometrics), systems with transparency obligations (Art. 50) and systems with minimal risk. The classification decides on obligations from risk management to conformity assessment.

Document the selected risk class and the reasons for the classification, including open questions and evidence still needed. A structured questionnaire helps make the reasoning traceable.

Art. 5Annex IIIArt. 50

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