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EU AI Act Faces Major Hurdle From Auditor Shortage

A European notified body association warned that a lack of accredited reviewers could "massively hinder" the law's implementation.

Olivia Sharp 2 min read 702 views
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An association of European regulators warned that a shortage of accredited auditors for high-risk AI systems could severely undermine the implementation of the EU's AI Act.

A Potential Implementation Crisis

The European Union's landmark AI Act faces a significant operational challenge, according to a warning issued on Thursday. The European Association of Medical devices Notified Bodies, known as Team-NB, stated that a shortage of accredited organizations to review high-risk AI systems could "massively hinder" the law's application.

The AI Act establishes a risk-based framework. Systems classified as "high-risk," including many in the medical field, must undergo a conformity assessment by a designated "notified body" before they can be marketed. Team-NB's warning suggests a critical gap between the law's ambitious goals and the practical capacity to …

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