Governance, Law & Compliance
GPAI model with systemic risk
An EU legal category for general-purpose AI whose abilities or reach can create risks across society.
Example
A provider assesses whether its AI system falls within this regulatory category.
Why people use it
It identifies a legal category with additional responsibilities for certain widely capable AI models.
What you'll hear
“Does this model fall into the systemic-risk category?”
What this means for you
Check official guidance for the type of AI and the organization's role.
Can you control it?
No
No direct control. This describes a wider issue, concept or result rather than something you can simply switch on or off in a tool.
Common questions
- Is it the same category as a high-risk AI application?
- No. Duties for general-purpose AI providers are separate from rules about particular high-risk uses of AI.
- Does a provider choose the category simply by naming the product?
- No. The legal rules and official process determine whether the category applies.
- Does it concern only one app built on the model?
- No. The category concerns the general-purpose model and risks that can extend across uses.