Report on AI Act Article 5(1)(a)-(b) prohibitions

Report for the European Commission on Article 5(1)(a) & (b) of the AI Act

The report provides legal and practical analysis of the prohibitions in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of the AI Act, which bar AI systems that use subliminal, manipulative, or deceptive techniques and those that exploit vulnerabilities related to age, disability, or socio-economic situation. While it does not propose formal guidelines, it clarifies the scope, constituent elements, and enforcement challenges of these provisions through legal analysis, case studies, and cross-regulatory comparison, intended to support the Commission's regulatory efforts and harmonised application.