Risk-based regulatory posture
Regulatory approach scaling oversight to likelihood and severity of harm.
Definition
A governance approach used in the Action Plan that evaluates AI uses by context and potential impact, directing stronger assurance and oversight to high‑impact or high‑harm applications while applying proportionate measures to lower‑risk uses. It relies on existing statutory powers of sectoral regulators and emphasises contextual assessment rather than blanket rules.
Related Terms
Risk-based categorisation
Classification of AI systems by risk level (minimal to unacceptable)....
Risk-proportionate approach
Tailoring safeguards to the system's potential impact....
Risk-based approach (enfoque basado en riesgos)
Classifying AI systems by potential harm to rights and interests....
Risk-based taxonomy
Classification based on use-case-specific risk levels....
High-risk AI deployment
AI systems requiring stricter controls due to elevated harm potential....