Use High-Risk AI Systems in Accordance With Provider Instructions

Applies to Deployer; High-Risk AI.

Actors: Deployer
AI class: High-Risk AI
Themes: Governance & AccountabilityPeople & Culture

Tracker Networks Guidance

If your organization deploys a high-risk AI system, establish appropriate technical and organisational measures so the system is used in accordance with the provider's instructions for use.

Official text

Article 26(1)Official source

1. Deployers of high-risk AI systems shall take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure they use such systems in accordance with the instructions for use accompanying the systems, pursuant to paragraphs 3 and 6.

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

Suggested controls

High-Risk AI Deployment Governance
Govern deployer use against provider instructions, input-data requirements, monitoring, human oversight and escalation.

Related risks

Improper High-Risk AI Deployment
A deployer may operate high-risk AI contrary to provider instructions, without qualified oversight, suitable inputs or required monitoring.

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