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assurance provider
Entity offering third‑party AI assurance services.
Definition
An organisation or body that delivers third‑party AI assurance services, such as assessments, audits, tests, or validations, and operates independently from the AI developer or deployer. Assurance providers may be subject to professionalisation, accreditation, or certification initiatives described in the roadmap.
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