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Article 11: Technical documentation
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UpcomingAnnex III from 2 Dec 2027; Annex I from 2 Aug 2028
Title III: High-Risk AI Systems
Article 11 requires providers of high-risk AI systems to draw up technical documentation before placing the system on the market. This documentation must demonstrate compliance with all requirements and be kept up to date.
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Source: EUR-Lex, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689. Text reproduced verbatim.
Download AI Act (PDF) →Compliance checklist
- Technical documentation prepared per Annex IV
- General description of the AI system
- Detailed description of development process
- Information on monitoring and functioning
- Documentation maintained upon changes
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What is technical documentation under Article 11 AI Act?+
Article 11 requires providers of high-risk AI systems to draw up technical documentation before placing the system on the market. This documentation must demonstrate compliance with all requirements and be kept up to date.
When must the technical documentation be prepared?+
The technical documentation must be drawn up before the AI system is placed on the market or put into service, and must be updated throughout the system's lifecycle.
What documentation does Article 11 of the AI Act require?+
Article 11 of the AI Act requires that relevant documentation is maintained as part of the compliance process. This may include technical documentation, instructions for use, logs or declarations of conformity, depending on the classification of the AI system.