AI System Classification Procedure
Step-by-step process for classifying AI systems according to EU AI Act risk categories including prohibited practices (Article 5), high-risk (Annex III), GPAI classification (Articles 51-56), and limited/minimal risk systems.
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STD-AI-001: AI System Classification Standard
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Purpose
This procedure establishes the mandatory, step-by-step process for classifying all AI systems according to the EU AI Act's risk categories (prohibited, high-risk, limited-risk, minimal-risk, and General Purpose AI). Its purpose is to ensure that every AI system is accurately classified before development begins and is re-evaluated throughout its lifecycle, guaranteeing that the appropriate compliance obligations are applied consistently and correctly.
Applies To
- All systems meeting the EU AI Act definition of an "AI system"
- All General Purpose AI (GPAI) models per Articles 51-56
- All AI systems at any lifecycle stage (design, development, deployment, operation)
- All AI systems developed internally or by third parties on behalf of the organization
- All AI systems integrated from upstream GPAI providers
Does Not Apply To
- AI systems used exclusively for personal, non-professional activity
- AI systems used exclusively for military, defense, or national security purposes
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