Top 10 operational impacts of the EU AI Act – Obligations on nonproviders of high-risk AI systems

This article is part of a series on the operational impacts of the EU AI Act.

What should you do if you are using or handling a high-risk AI system but are not a provider? The AI Act imposes a comprehensive set of obligations on deployers, importers, distributors and authorized representatives to ensure the safe and compliant use of high-risk AI systems within the EU.

These stakeholders must work together to uphold the principles of transparency, safety and accountability to foster trust and innovation in the AI ecosystem. Through diligent adherence to these regulations, the potential risks associated with AI can be mitigated, ensuring the benefits of AI are realized while protecting the fundamental rights and safety of individuals. The obligations imposed on deployers, importers, distributors and authorized representatives appear in Chapter II, Section 3.

This article provides insight into obligations on nonproviders of high-risk AI systems in relation to the EU AI Act.