AI Act Recital 26 EN
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Recital 26 — risk-based approach to AI regulation

AI Risk Assessment Annex III Amendments Transparency High-Risk AI Classification AI Act Requirements AI Provider Transparency
In force — consolidated2026-07-27 · CELEX 02024R1689-20260727 · ELI ↗
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  • 2026-07-27in force CELEX 02024R1689-20260727
  • 2024-07-12 CELEX 02024R1689-20240712

In order to introduce a proportionate and effective set of binding rules for AI systems, a clearly defined risk-based approach should be followed. That approach should tailor the type and content of such rules to the intensity and scope of the risks that AI systems can generate. It is therefore necessary to prohibit certain unacceptable AI practices, to lay down requirements for high-risk AI systems and obligations for the relevant operators, and to lay down transparency obligations for certain AI systems.

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