EU publishes draft guidance on high-risk AI classification under AI Act

The European Commission has opened a public feedback period on draft guidance related to high-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act.

The draft guidance is intended to help providers and deployers determine whether AI systems fall within the Act’s high-risk category. The document includes examples illustrating how classification criteria may apply in different situations.

Under the AI Act, high-risk classification applies to specified AI use cases that may affect health, safety, or fundamental rights. According to the Commission, the guidance is intended to support consistent interpretation of the rules before compliance obligations take effect.

The document has been made available through the AI Act Single Information Platform. Stakeholders, including businesses, public authorities, researchers, civil society organisations, and citizens, may submit comments until 23 June 2026. The Commission said additional guidance related to high-risk AI obligations is expected at a later stage.

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