COFUND: In the proposal template, in section 1.1.1 (Demonstrate the transparency of the selection process of the researchers), under the sub-heading of Gender dimension and other diversity aspects, there is a request for applicants to demonstrate the technical robustness of any AI-based systems or techniques which may be developed or deployed. What is this referring to?

This would refer to the use/ development of AI-based systems in the research projects (if known at that stage). Still, this is just to ensure that the AI-systems will not pose any risk to the environment and to the people who will use or operate these systems.