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AI Impact Assessment

Reviewed 9 April 2026 Canonical definition

An AI impact assessment is a structured evaluation conducted before deploying an AI system to identify potential risks, benefits, and mitigations. It typically covers fairness, privacy, safety, transparency, and stakeholder impact.

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