AI0-001 AI Governance and Ethics Practice Question
A data scientist is building a machine learning model to predict employee attrition for an HR department. The model will be used to identify employees at risk of leaving and to suggest personalized retention offers. The company operates in the EU. Under the EU AI Act, which classification applies to this AI system?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that AI systems that only provide recommendations or suggestions are not high-risk, but the EU AI Act focuses on the context of use, not the level of automation.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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It is a high-risk AI system because it is used in employment and workers management.
The EU AI Act explicitly classifies AI systems used in employment and workers management as high-risk. This includes systems that predict attrition and suggest retention strategies, as they can impact employees' careers and livelihoods. The system is not prohibited because it does not infer emotions, and it is not limited or minimal risk due to its HR application.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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It is a minimal-risk AI system because it only provides suggestions and does not make final decisions.
Why it's wrong here
Even if the system only suggests retention offers, it influences employment decisions and can significantly affect employees. The EU AI Act's high-risk classification for employment AI does not depend on whether the AI makes the final decision; it applies to systems that assist or inform such decisions. Thus, it is not minimal-risk.
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It is a prohibited AI system because it uses AI to infer emotions of employees.
Why it's wrong here
The system predicts attrition, which is not the same as inferring emotions. Emotion inference is prohibited in workplace settings, but this system does not analyze emotions; it analyzes historical data to predict turnover. Thus, it is not prohibited on that basis.
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It is a high-risk AI system because it is used in employment and workers management.
Why this is correct
The EU AI Act classifies AI systems used in employment, workers management, and access to self-employment as high-risk. This includes systems for recruitment, promotion, termination, and task allocation. Predicting attrition and suggesting retention offers falls under HR management, so it is high-risk.
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It is a limited-risk AI system and only requires transparency to employees about its use.
Why it's wrong here
Limited-risk classification applies to systems like chatbots and emotion recognition, not to HR decision-making tools. The Act specifically lists employment-related AI as high-risk due to the potential for discrimination and significant impact on individuals' livelihoods. Transparency alone is insufficient; full high-risk compliance is required.
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