A serious incident is an AI-system incident or malfunction that directly or indirectly causes severe harm, such as death, serious health harm, critical infrastructure disruption, fundamental-rights infringement, or serious property or environmental damage. In regulatory contexts, serious incidents trigger heightened reporting, investigation, and corrective obligations.
An incident or malfunctioning of an AI system that directly or indirectly leads to: the death of a person, or serious harm to a personβs health; a serious and irreversible disruption of the management or operation of critical infrastructure; the infringement of obligations under Union law intended to protect fundamental rights; or serious harm to property or the environment.