What Are High-Risk AI Systems? Annex III Explained

High-risk AI systems are subject to the strictest compliance requirements under the EU AI Act. Understanding Annex III is crucial for determining your obligations.

Annex III Categories

The following AI systems are classified as high-risk:

1. Biometric Identification and Categorization

Identity verification systems
Facial recognition systems
Biometric authentication

2. Critical Infrastructure

Water, gas, and electricity management
Transportation safety systems
Traffic control systems

3. Education and Vocational Training

Student assessment systems
Admission decision systems
Automated proctoring

4. Employment and Human Resources

Recruitment systems
Promotion decisions
Performance monitoring

5. Essential Private and Public Services

Credit scoring
Insurance pricing
Emergency services

6. Law Enforcement

Crime prediction
Evidence assessment
Lie detection systems

7. Migration and Border Control

Visa and asylum assessment
Border control systems

8. Administration of Justice

Legal research tools
Case outcome prediction

Compliance Requirements

High-risk systems must:

Conduct conformity assessments
Implement quality management systems
Maintain technical documentation
Ensure human oversight
Provide transparency to users
Register in the EU database

How to Determine Your Risk Level

Use EUAIActReady's assessment tool to automatically classify your AI system and receive tailored compliance recommendations.