The mass adoption of AI is ubiquitous across sectors. While this can have many benefits, the use of these systems can pose novel risks if gone unchecked. As such, governments around the world are starting to propose legislation to manage these risks.

Leading these efforts is the European Union (EU) with the EU AI Act. Predicted to become the global standard for AI regulation, the EU AI Act sets out a risk-based approach, where the obligations for a system are proportionate to the level of risk that it poses. The Act outlines four levels of risk:

• Low-risk systems.
• Limited or minimal risk systems.
• High-risk systems - systems that can have a significant impact on the life chances of a user. There are eight types of systems that fall into this category. These systems are subject to stringent obligations and must undergo conformity assessments before being put on the EU market.
• Systems with unacceptable risk - these systems are not permitted to be sold on the EU market.

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