European Union · Guidance · 1 August 2026
European Union — Conformity Assessment Guidelines for High-Risk AI Systems
The European Union’s 2026 conformity assessment guidance marked the operational phase of the AI Act’s high-risk system requirements. From August 2026, AI systems used in areas such as hiring, medical devices, critical infrastructure, credit scoring, and law enforcement must meet strict obligations before deployment. Requirements include high-quality training data, cybersecurity controls, continuous technical logging,…