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Article 15: Accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity
Article 15 requires high-risk AI systems to achieve an appropriate level of accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity, and perform consistently throughout their lifecycle.
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Praxikon tracks Article 15 (Accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity) under the EU AI Act, citing the source for every statement.
EU Official:
UpcomingAnnex III from 2 Dec 2027; Annex I from 2 Aug 2028
Title III: High-Risk AI Systems
Application dates
- : Requirements for high-risk systems listed in Annex III
- : Requirements for high-risk systems linked to Annex I
Official text
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Source: EUR-Lex, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689. Text reproduced verbatim.
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3- Commission Implementing Decision C(2025) 3871 of 23.6.2025 on a standardisation request to CEN and CENELEC as regards high-risk AI systems in support of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 and repealing Implementing Decision C(2023) 3215Requests separate standards for accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity, the three requirements that Article 15 imposes without a concrete yardstickPublishedImplementing actEuropean Commission23 Jun 2025
- prEN 18281:2026 Evaluation methods for computer vision systems (draft European standard, public enquiry)Provides the measurement methods by which a provider can substantiate the accuracy of an image recognition system as required by Article 15 and explain it in the instructions for use.DraftStandardCEN-CENELEC JTC 21, national consultation through NEN7 Apr 2026
- prEN 18282 Cybersecurity specifications for AI systems (draft European standard, public enquiry)Works out the cybersecurity requirement of Article 15 into concrete measures against AI-specific attacks such as data poisoning and model manipulation, which the legal text itself only names without elaboration.DraftStandardCEN-CENELEC JTC 21, national consultation through NEN19 May 2026
Article 15 checklist
- Accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity ensured
- System resilient to errors and inconsistencies
- Protected against unauthorised access
- Redundancy solutions available
- Performance consistent under expected conditions
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What does Article 15 AI Act require regarding accuracy?+
Article 15 requires high-risk AI systems to achieve an appropriate level of accuracy, robustness and cybersecurity, and perform consistently throughout their lifecycle.
Does Article 15 set cybersecurity requirements for AI?+
Yes, Article 15 requires high-risk AI systems to be resilient against attempts at manipulation by unauthorised third parties, including adversarial attacks and data poisoning.
What documentation does Article 15 of the AI Act require?+
Article 15 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.
What Article 15 requires in practice
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