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Article 26(2)

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Assign Qualified and Supported Human Oversight for High-Risk AI Use

Applies to Deployer; High-Risk AI.

Actors
Deployer
AI class
High-Risk AI
Themes
People & CultureGovernance & Accountability

Tracker Guidance

Assign human oversight of the high-risk AI system to people who have the necessary competence, training and authority and ensure they receive the support needed to perform that role.

Official text

Article 26(2)Official source
2. Deployers shall assign human oversight to natural persons who have the necessary competence, training and authority, as well as the necessary support.

Timing depends on the system

  • 2 Dec 2027 — Article 6(2) / Annex III high-risk AI
  • 2 Aug 2028 — Article 6(1) / Annex I Section A high-risk AI
  • 2 Dec 2027 — Pre-existing Annex III high-risk AI type/model first placed on the market or put into service before 2027-12-02
  • 2 Aug 2028 — Pre-existing Article 6(1) / Annex I high-risk AI type/model first placed on the market or put into service before 2028-08-02
  • 2 Aug 2030 — Pre-existing high-risk AI intended to be used by public authorities
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