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Regulatory disclosure of major AI incidents: deadlines and judgment
Some AI incidents can trigger a duty to report to regulators; the judgment and timing need preparing in advance.
As AI regulation matures, certain major incidents — serious malfunctions, data breaches, or real harm — may trigger a duty to report to regulators, often with strict deadlines.
Deciding on the fly whether and how quickly to disclose is risky.
Build disclosure criteria and a clock into your incident plan, name owners, and keep assessment and communication records.