# Recital (55)

As regards the management and operation of critical infrastructure, it is appropriate to classify as high-risk the AI 
systems intended to be used as safety components in the management and operation of critical digital infrastructure 
as listed in point (8) of the Annex to Directive (EU) 2022/2557, road traffic and the supply of water, gas, heating and 
electricity, since their failure or malfunctioning may put at risk the life and health of persons at large scale and lead to 
appreciable disruptions in the ordinary conduct of social and economic activities. Safety components of critical 
infrastructure, including critical digital infrastructure, are systems used to directly protect the physical integrity of 
critical infrastructure or the health and safety of persons and property but which are not necessary in order for the 

system to function. The failure or malfunctioning of such components might directly lead to risks to the physical 
integrity of critical infrastructure and thus to risks to health and safety of persons and property. Components 
intended to be used solely for cybersecurity purposes should not qualify as safety components. Examples of safety 
components of such critical infrastructure may include systems for monitoring water pressure or fire alarm 
controlling systems in cloud computing centres.

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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.
Canonical: https://euaiactlaw.com/recital/55