Testing & Validation
Pre-deployment testing, conformity assessment, and ongoing monitoring
Overview
Testing & Validation establishes the processes for verifying AI systems meet their intended performance, safety, and compliance requirements. This includes pre-deployment testing, conformity assessments, and ongoing monitoring for drift and degradation.
High-risk AI systems under the EU AI Act must undergo conformity assessment procedures before being placed on the market. This includes testing for accuracy, robustness, and cybersecurity.
Key Elements
- Pre-deployment testing protocols
- Conformity assessment procedures
- Performance benchmarking
- Bias and fairness testing
- Security and robustness testing
- Model drift monitoring
Regulatory Requirements
Specific regulatory provisions addressing testing & validation.
EU AI Act
The EU AI Act requires comprehensive testing & validation measures for high-risk AI systems.
View full regulation →Colorado AI Act
Colorado's comprehensive AI Act includes specific requirements related to testing & validation.
View full regulation →ISO/IEC 42001
The international AI management system standard provides a framework for testing & validation.
View full standard →Why This Matters
Pre-deployment conformity assessments. Companies have faced significant penalties for failures in this area. The EU AI Act provides for fines up to 35 million EUR or 7% of global turnover for serious violations.
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