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Article 86: Right to explanation of individual decision-making

Praxikon tracks Article 86 (Right to explanation of individual decision-making) under the EU AI Act, citing the source for every statement.

EU Official:
Title IX: Codes of Conduct & Guidelines

Yes, Article 86 gives any affected person the right to a clear and meaningful explanation of the role of the high-risk AI system in a decision that produces legal effects.

Official text

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Source: EUR-Lex, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689. Text reproduced verbatim.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I have a right to explanation for AI decisions under Article 86 AI Act?+
Yes, Article 86 gives any affected person the right to a clear and meaningful explanation of the role of the high-risk AI system in a decision that produces legal effects.
Which AI systems does the right to explanation apply to?+
The right to explanation applies to decisions made based on high-risk AI systems listed in Annex III (except point 2), that produce legal effects or similarly significant effects.
What documentation does Article 86 of the AI Act require?+
Article 86 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 86 requires in practice

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