# Article 51 - Classification of general-purpose AI models as general-purpose AI models with systemic risk

1.
A general-purpose AI model shall be classified as a general-purpose AI model with systemic risk if it meets any of the 
following conditions:
(a) it has high impact capabilities evaluated on the basis of appropriate technical tools and methodologies, including 
indicators and benchmarks;
(b) based on a decision of the Commission, ex officio or following a qualified alert from the scientific panel, it has 
capabilities or an impact equivalent to those set out in point (a) having regard to the criteria set out in Annex XIII.
2.
A general-purpose AI model shall be presumed to have high impact capabilities pursuant to paragraph 1, point (a), 
when the cumulative amount of computation used for its training measured in floating point operations is greater than 
1025.
3.
The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 97 to amend the thresholds listed in 
paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, as well as to supplement benchmarks and indicators in light of evolving technological 
developments, such as algorithmic improvements or increased hardware efficiency, when necessary, for these thresholds to 
reflect the state of the art.

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Source: Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act) as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, consolidated text of 27 July 2026 (Official Journal of the EU). This page is AI-generated legal information, not legal advice. Verify against the Official Journal.
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