AI System Definition Checker
Determine if your software qualifies as an "AI system" under the EU AI Act definition.
Definition Check
Answer a few questions about your system
Does the system infer outputs from inputs to achieve objectives?
Does it produce predictions, recommendations, decisions, or content that weren't explicitly programmed for each specific input?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EU AI Act definition of an AI system?
Under the EU AI Act, an 'AI system' is a machine-based system designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy, that may exhibit adaptiveness after deployment, and that infers from inputs to generate outputs such as predictions, recommendations, decisions, or content.
Why does the AI system definition matter?
If your software qualifies as an AI system, it falls under the EU AI Act's scope and may have associated obligations depending on its risk classification. If it's not an AI system, the Act doesn't apply.
What if I'm unsure whether my system is AI?
The European Commission has published guidance to help interpret the definition. For borderline cases, document your reasoning and consider seeking legal advice. Klarvo can store your rationale for audit purposes.
Are all software systems with algorithms AI systems?
No. Traditional rule-based systems, simple automation, or basic calculations typically don't qualify as AI systems under the Act. The key factors are inference capability and some degree of autonomy.
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