Governance

High‑impact AI

AI systems whose failure or misuse could cause substantial harm.

Definitions (2)

AI systems whose failure or misuse could cause substantial harm to health, safety, fundamental rights, critical infrastructure, or economic stability; these systems are identified for heightened oversight under a risk-based taxonomy. NAIO uses this designation to target proportional oversight measures, conformity expectations, and transparency requirements.

Systems with the potential to substantially affect rights, safety, livelihoods or critical services; such systems are identified for heightened oversight, mandatory risk assessment, and stricter governance and review measures.