Which AI practices are prohibited?
Article 5 lists prohibited practices, including certain forms of manipulation, exploitation of vulnerabilities, social scoring and some biometric uses. Each prohibition has specific conditions and, where provided, exceptions. Assessing a particular case requires reading the relevant provision alongside the applicable definitions.
Editorial orientation: read the linked provisions for conditions, exceptions and obligations.
Consolidated edition: 27 July 2026
The provisions to read
Article 5Prohibited AI practices
1. The following AI practices shall be prohibited: (a) the placing on the market, the putting into service or the use of an AI system that deploys subliminal techniques beyond a person’s con…
Definitions
For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply: (1) ‘AI system’ means a machine-based system that is designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy and that may ex…
Penalties
1. In accordance with the terms and conditions laid down in this Regulation, Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties and other enforcement measures, which may also include admini…