Prohibited AI Practices under the AI Act

Summary

Since 2 February 2025, eight categories of AI practices have been banned in the EU under Article 5 of the AI Act, as they pose unacceptable risks to fundamental rights and Union values. The Digital Omnibus added two further prohibitions, applying from 2 December 2026, and breaches can attract fines of up to €35 million or 7% of total worldwide annual turnover, whichever is higher. The European Commission's Guidelines on prohibited AI practices explain how it interprets the original eight prohibitions, though they are not legally binding.

Topics

• AI regulation and standards