Article 106 adds a new paragraph requiring that when creating specific rules for AI systems used for safety purposes, the standards laid out in the AI Act (Regulation EU 2024/1689) must be included to ensure that these AI systems meet certain safety standards and compliance requirements as described within the regulation.
The amendment ensures AI systems serving as safety components comply with specific safety and performance criteria outlined in the AI Act, creating consistent and reliable guidelines across Europe for the deployment of AI in safety-critical contexts, thus ensuring safer transportation systems.
The amendment specifically applies to AI systems that are considered safety components according to the definition provided in the AI Act, meaning AI technologies that directly impact the safety performance and proper functioning of railway systems and must therefore meet strict standards and regulatory guidelines.
The amendment mandates authorities to include the requirements and standards from Section 2, Chapter III of the AI Act whenever they create delegated or implementing acts related to AI safety components, ensuring consistency, enhanced safety, and clarity for those developing and regulating these systems.
