AI in critical infrastructure
For operators, vendors and public or private infrastructure managers using AI where failures can affect safety and access to essential services.
Annex III point 2 focuses on AI systems intended for safety components or management of specific critical infrastructure. The draft guidelines cover critical digital infrastructure, road traffic, water, gas, heating and electricity.
Scope according to the guidelines
The Commission splits this area into critical digital infrastructure, road traffic and the supply of water, gas, heating and electricity.
Classification question
Is the AI intended to manage, prioritise or secure infrastructure in a way that can affect safety or availability?
Use case guidance
Critical digital infrastructure
AI for management, monitoring, security or prioritisation within critical digital infrastructure.
Road traffic and traffic management
AI systems supporting traffic flows, priorities or safety decisions in road traffic.
Water, gas, heating and electricity
AI in supply, monitoring, balancing or disruption detection for utilities.
What to document
Infrastructure AI Act quick scan
Map the infrastructure function, AI output and impact on safety or availability.