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AI Risk Assessment

Reviewed 9 April 2026 Canonical definition

An AI risk assessment is a systematic evaluation of the potential harms, failure modes, and likelihood of adverse outcomes associated with deploying an AI system. It informs which controls, monitoring, and human oversight are needed.

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