INDUSTRY 4.0 & IoT


Building trustworthy production - De-risking AI deployment


By Chris Whyborn, head of cybersecurity services (UK & Europe), TÜV SÜD For manufacturers AI deployment risks extend beyond cybersecurity considerations,


as they are required to navigate legislation. I


n the Republic of Ireland, the EU AI Act requires companies to take a risk-based approach to comply with legal requirements


for AI applications. Non-compliance may result  cent of global annual revenue. While this does not apply to organisations based in and operating solely in Great Britain, it does apply if they operate in the EU.   Framework. When adopting certain delegated  systems which are safety components’, the Act’s


high-risk AI systems requirements ‘shall be taken into account’ by the Commission. This particularly relates to areas such as vehicle approvals, marine equipment, rail interoperability and forestry equipment. Requirements on high-risk AI systems are set out elsewhere in the Act, so would not apply in the absence of any subsequent process  Windsor Framework. UK businesses trading with or supplying EU


partners will need to align practices with the AI Act for commercial and practical reasons. An organisation should therefore consider classifying 


to understand applicable requirements. The UK is taking a different approach,


currently favouring a “pro-innovation” and principles-based framework rather than the EU’s prescriptive legislation. Government is currently relying on existing industry regulators to apply these principles using current law, rather than introducing a single piece of legislation. However, it has indicated that targeted legislation is likely in the future, particularly for the most powerful AI models. Organisations must demonstrate that an AI system does not violate expected ethical principles. Transparency and accountability must


20 May/June 2026 Irish Manufacturing


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