Intermediate · Safety
AI Compliance
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TL;DR. Adhering to legal requirements — notably the EU AI Act — for how AI systems are built and operated.
Technical Definition
Adhering to legal requirements — notably the EU AI Act — for how AI systems are built and operated.
How it works
AI compliance covers the legal obligations an organization must meet when deploying AI, especially under the EU AI Act. Companies must be able to demonstrate that their AI systems are secure, traceable, non-discriminatory, and used ethically, with documented risk assessments, data lineage, human oversight, and incident reporting. Where AI governance is the voluntary internal framework, compliance is the mandatory external standard.
Related Concepts
- Explainable AI (XAI) — A set of techniques that allow humans to understand the output of AI models, especially deep learning models.
- AI Governance — The framework of policies, regulations, and principles designed to guide the development and deployment of AI technologies.
- High-Risk AI Classification — EU AI Act designation for AI systems that materially affect people's rights, safety, or opportunities.
- Trusted AI — A quality standard — often certified — proving that an AI system is secure, transparent, and robust.