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EU AI Act High-Risk AI Systems: Classification Guide

Detailed guide to determining if your AI system is classified as high-risk.

EU AI Act Tiering Tool

AI Risk Classifier

Answer 3 questions to determine your regulatory tier under the EU AI Act.

Question 1 of 3

Does your AI system use social scoring, biometric identification in public spaces, or subliminal techniques to manipulate behavior?

Based on latest EU AI Act (2026 update)

Why Tiering Matters

The EU AI Act is a risk-based regulation. "High Risk" systems face fines of up to €35M or 7% of global turnover for non-compliance. Knowing your tier is the first step in your AI strategy.

Read the full EU AI Act Guide
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Kevin A

CISSPCISMCCSPAWS Security Specialist

Principal Security & GRC Engineer

Kevin is a security engineer turned GRC specialist. He focuses on mapping cloud-native infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) to modern compliance frameworks, ensuring that security controls are both robust and auditor-ready without slowing down development cycles.

EU AI Act High-Risk AI Systems: Classification Guide FAQs

What is the first step in EU AI Act High-Risk AI Systems: Classification Guide?

The first step is conducting a gap analysis to understand your current security posture relative to AI Governance requirements. This identifies what controls you already have and what needs to be implemented.

How long does EU AI Act High-Risk AI Systems: Classification Guide typically take?

For most mid-sized companies, the process takes 3-6 months. This includes 2-3 months for readiness prep and control implementation, followed by the audit period and report generation.

What are the core requirements for EU AI Act High-Risk AI Systems: Classification Guide?

Core requirements include established security policies, evidence of operational controls (like access reviews and vulnerability scans), and documented risk management processes aligned with AI Governance standards.

Can we automate EU AI Act High-Risk AI Systems: Classification Guide?

Yes, compliance automation platforms can reduce manual effort by up to 80% through continuous evidence collection and automated control monitoring. However, you still need to define and own the underlying security processes.

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