According to a European Commission document obtained by EURACTIV, Artificial intelligence (AI)-based cybersecurity and emergency services components in internet-connected devices are expected to be categorised as high-risk under the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).
Under the AI Act, high-risk AI systems, in addition to abiding by applicable sectoral legislation, are required to undergo rigorous testing, risk management, security measures, and documentation. For an AI system to be designated as high-risk, it must satisfy two criteria: first, the system or AI product must fall under existing legislation, and second, it must undergo a third-party assessment to demonstrate compliance with established rules. The document underscores that AI-enabled components related to cybersecurity and emergency services meet relevant criteria outlined in the 2014 Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and thereby warrant categorisation as high-risk systems.
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