Systemic risk in AI refers to risks that could affect society at large - misinformation, manipulation, discrimination at scale. The AI Act has specific provisions for high-risk AI systems.

What is Systemic Risk?

Systemic risk refers to AI risks that could cause widespread harm to society, not just individual users.

Types

  • Mass misinformation
  • Algorithmic discrimination
  • Democratic manipulation
  • Economic disruption

Regulatory Response

The AI Act requires extra obligations for AI systems posing systemic risks, including safety evaluations and incident reporting.

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