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Article 16(l)

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Ensure High-Risk AI Meets Applicable Accessibility Requirements

Applies to Provider; High-Risk AI.

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Provider
AI class
High-Risk AI
Themes
People & Culture

Tracker Guidance

If your organization is the provider of a high-risk AI system, determine which accessibility requirements under Directives (EU) 2016/2102 and (EU) 2019/882 apply to the system and ensure those requirements are met.

Official text

Article 16(l)Official source
(l) ensure that the high-risk AI system complies with accessibility requirements in accordance with Directives (EU) 2016/2102 and (EU) 2019/882.

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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