Substantial Modification
A change to an AI system after placing on the market which affects compliance or changes the risk assessment.
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Any update, revision, or other modification that materially changes the functionality or performance of the generative AI system; substantial modifications that involve new or different training data trigger obligations to update public disclosures.
A substantial modification is a new version, release, or other update that materially changes functionality or performance. It matters because the law requires reassessment and sometimes fresh audit activity before such changes are deployed.
Related Terms
Conformity Assessment
Process to verify that high-risk AI systems meet regulatory requirements before market placement....
Provider
An entity (natural or legal person, public authority or body) that develops or commissions an AI system or general-purpose AI model and places it on the market or puts it into service under its name or trademark....
Placing on the Market
The first making available of an AI system or general-purpose AI model on the EU market, triggering compliance obligations....