AI0-001 AI Governance and Ethics Practice Question
Under the EU AI Act, an AI system that uses subliminal techniques to materially distort a person's behaviour, causing psychological or physical harm, would be classified under which risk tier?
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Unacceptable risk
The EU AI Act categorises such systems as 'unacceptable risk' and prohibits them outright. High risk includes critical infrastructure, education, employment, etc. Limited risk involves transparency obligations. Minimal risk covers all other systems.
Answer analysis
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Unacceptable risk
Why this is correct
Systems that employ subliminal techniques to distort behaviour causing harm are banned under the unacceptable risk category.
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Limited risk
Why it's wrong here
Limited risk systems only require transparency, not a ban.
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High risk
Why it's wrong here
High-risk systems are permitted subject to conformity assessments, but subliminal manipulation is outright prohibited.
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Minimal risk
Why it's wrong here
Minimal risk systems have no obligations beyond existing law; subliminal manipulation is not allowed.
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