The European Commission has published guidelines on prohibited practices in artificial intelligence (AI), as defined in the AI Regulation.
These guidelines list AI practices deemed unacceptable because of their potential risks to European values and fundamental rights.
The AI Regulation, which aims to promote innovation while ensuring a high level of protection of health, safety and fundamental rights, classifies AI systems into different risk categories, including prohibited and high-risk AI systems, and AI systems subject to transparency obligations. The guidelines specifically cover practices such as malicious manipulation, social scoring and real-time remote biometric identification.
The guidelines are intended to ensure the consistent, effective and uniform application of the AI Regulation throughout the European Union. While they provide valuable insights into the Commission's interpretation of the prohibitions, they are not binding, with authoritative interpretations reserved to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). The guidelines contain legal explanations and practical examples to help stakeholders understand and comply with the requirements of the AI Act. This initiative underscores the EU's commitment to promoting a safe and ethical AI landscape.
The Commission has approved, but not yet formally adopted, the draft guidelines.
Source: European Commission
