Article 13High-risk

Transparency and provision of information to deployers

Provider

Deadline: August 2, 2026

Article 13 requires that high-risk AI systems be designed to enable deployers to interpret outputs and use them appropriately. Clear and understandable instructions for use must accompany the system.

Key points

1Design ensuring sufficiently transparent operation

2Instructions for use in digital or other appropriate format

3Information on provider identity, system characteristics and performance

4Description of human oversight measures and input specifications

5Expected lifetime and necessary maintenance measures

Related definitions

High-risk AI system

An AI system subject to the full set of obligations under the regulation due to its area of application.

Deployer

Any person who uses an AI system under their own authority in a professional context.

Transparency obligation

The obligation to inform natural persons that they are interacting with an AI system.

Art. 11

Technical documentation

Art. 14

Human oversight

Art. 26

Obligations of deployers of high-risk AI systems

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