AI Act roles - Provider
AI Act provider obligations
Compaia helps identify provider obligations, structure evidence and connect requirements to the relevant articles.
Short answer: A provider develops or has an AI system developed and places it on the market or puts it into service under its own name or trademark. Its obligations are often heavier, especially for high-risk systems.
Key points
- Providers often have to manage risks, data, documentation, logs, transparency and monitoring.
- High-risk systems trigger strong and documented requirements.
- Compliance must be integrated into the product lifecycle.
Frequent requirements
Depending on the type of system, providers must document design, data, performance, limitations and monitoring measures.
- Risk management system.
- Data governance.
- Technical documentation.
- Instructions for use and transparency.
- Post-market monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Can a SaaS startup be a provider under the AI Act?
Yes if it develops or has an AI system developed and places it on the market or puts it into service under its own name or trademark.