Annexe IVHigh-risk
Content of technical documentation (Annex IV)
Provider
Deadline: August 2, 2026
Annex IV details the mandatory content of technical documentation that providers of high-risk AI systems must establish. It lists required sections covering general description, development process, data governance and performance metrics.
Key points
1General description of AI system (purpose, versions, hardware, software)
2Detailed description of development process (design, training, validation)
3Information on data governance (collection methods, volumes, biases)
4Performance metrics (accuracy, robustness, discrimination)
5Description of risk management system and human oversight measures
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