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high-risk/high-impact

Uses that could materially harm rights, safety, or environment.

Definition

Applications or deployments of generative AI where use could materially harm health, safety, fundamental rights or the environment; such uses attract proportionately higher assurance, testing and governance requirements under the Framework.

Generative AI Framework for HMG

Related Terms

high-risk/high-impact applications

Uses that could materially harm health, safety, rights or environment....

high-risk uses

AI uses with significant potential harm to rights, safety or wellbeing....

High-risk applications

Uses that affect fundamental rights, health, safety, or livelihoods....

High‑risk application

AI uses with significant impacts on life, rights, or critical infrastructure....

High-impact/high-risk system

Systems likely to significantly affect safety, rights, or critical infrastructure....

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