Checked fact 300627 Oct 2026Safety and security
The framework says High capability thresholds mean capabilities that significantly increase existing risk vectors for severe harm, and that covered systems crossing one must have robust and effective safeguards that sufficiently minimize the risk before they are deployed.
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High capability thresholds mean capabilities that significantly increase existing risk vectors for severe harm. Covered systems that cross this capability threshold are required to have robust and effective safeguards that sufficiently minimize the associated risk of severe harm before they are deployed
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Preparedness Framework, Version 2 (last updated 15 April 2025)
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