§ AI Act · Article 16

Obligations of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems

Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 · Article 16 · Source
Plain-language summary
This article sets out the core obligations for providers of high-risk AI systems. Providers must ensure their systems comply with the requirements outlined in Section 2 of the AI Act, including risk management, data governance, and technical documentation. They must also display their contact details on the system or its packaging, maintain a quality management system, and keep relevant documentation and automatically generated logs. Before placing the system on the market or putting it into service, providers must conduct a conformity assessment and affix the CE marking. They must register the system, take corrective actions if issues arise, and cooperate with competent authorities upon request.
Who it applies to
providers
Compliance deadline
Phased application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 — most provisions apply from 2 August 2026.
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