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# European Economic Area — Prohibited Practices | Global AI Monitor

### 02Prohibited PracticesActive Derived: Probable▾#

Artificial Intelligence Act (Valid from 2024-08-01): Horizontal EU regulation setting risk-based rules for AI systems and general-purpose AI models, applying in stages from 2 February 2025 to 2 August 2028 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744.

6 instruments · 5 obligations · 7 claims · Next: 2 Dec 2026 (Article 5(1)(ba), (bb), (1a), (1b) prohibitions begin to apply)

6 instruments (6 current) · 5 obligations · 7 claims · 14 milestones

Instruments

- Artificial Intelligence Act Valid from 2024-08-01Horizontal EU regulation setting risk-based rules for AI systems and general-purpose AI models, applying in stages from 2 February 2025 to 2 August 2028 as amended by Regulation (EU) 2026/1744.Binding · Authority: European AI Office (European Commission), European Data Protection Supervisor · Verified 8 Oct 2026 · [Official text](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj)
- Commission Guidelines on prohibited AI practices Valid from 2025-02-04Commission guidance on AI practices deemed unacceptable under Article 5 of the AI Act.Non-binding · Verified 8 Oct 2026 · [Official text](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/commission-publishes-guidelines-prohibited-artificial-intelligence-ai-practices-defined-ai-act)
- Commission report under Article 112(1) of the AI Act on reviewing prohibited practices and Annex III Valid from 2026-05-20Commission review of the prohibited-practices and Annex III lists; flags a potential gap for AI-generated CSAM and non-consensual intimate content.Non-binding · Verified 8 Oct 2026 · [Official text](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/report-review-prohibitions-and-high-risk-ai)
- Danish Act supplementing the AI Regulation Valid from 2025-08-02Danish act designating national competent authorities, giving them information and inspection powers and setting fines for Article 5 breaches.Binding · Authority: Agency for Digital Government, Datatilsynet, Domstolsstyrelsen · Verified 8 Oct 2026 · [Official text](https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2025/467/pdf)
- Digital Omnibus on AI Valid from 2026-07-27Amends the AI Act timeline, adds Article 5 prohibitions on non-consensual intimate deepfakes and CSAM-type material, replaces Article 4 and adjusts sandbox and AI Office powers.Binding · Authority: European AI Office (European Commission) · Verified 8 Oct 2026 · [Official text](https://publications.europa.eu/resource/cellar/b459c07f-86fb-11f1-bf5e-01aa75ed71a1.0006.01/DOC_1)
- Platform Work Directive Date not recordedGives platform workers transparency about, and limits on, automated monitoring and decision-making systems.Legal force not established · Verified 8 Oct 2026 · [Official text](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/2831/oj)

Obligations

- Article 5(1) (first subparagraph points (a)-(h))The placing on the market, putting into service or use of the listed AI practices is prohibited.prohibition · Applies to: other · Artificial Intelligence Act
- Article 1(7), inserting Article 5(1)(ba) and (bb)The placing on the market, putting into service or use of AI systems that generate or manipulate realistic intimate or sexually explicit material of an identifiable person without consent (and the CSAM-type practice in point (bb)) is prohibited.prohibition · Applies to: other · Digital Omnibus on AI
- Section 10(1)(1)Infringement of Article 5(1)(a)-(g) of the AI Regulation is punishable by a fine unless a higher penalty applies under other legislation.prohibition · Applies to: other · Danish Act supplementing the AI Regulation
- Article 7(1)(a)Digital labour platforms may not use automated monitoring or decision-making systems to process personal data on the emotional or psychological state of a person performing platform work.prohibition · Applies to: other · Platform Work Directive
- § 4The Data Protection Ombudsman supervises, as market surveillance authority, compliance with the prohibited AI practices in Article 5 of the AI Act.other · Applies to: other · Finland: Act 1377/2025 on the supervision of certain AI systems

Milestones

- 1 Aug 2024Entry into force of the AI Act MetArtificial Intelligence Act
- 2 Feb 2025Chapters I and II (definitions, prohibitions) apply MetArtificial Intelligence Act
- 2 Aug 2025Governance, GPAI obligations and penalties apply; Member States designate authorities MetArtificial Intelligence Act
- 2 Aug 2025Danish Act 467/2025 enters into force MetDanish Act supplementing the AI Regulation
- 27 Jul 2026Omnibus enters into force MetDigital Omnibus on AI
- 2 Aug 2026General application; Article 50 transparency rules and enforcement start MetArtificial Intelligence Act
- 2 Dec 2026Article 5(1)(ba), (bb), (1a), (1b) prohibitions begin to apply UpcomingDigital Omnibus on AI
- 2 Dec 2026Article 50(2) compliance deadline for generative AI systems placed on the market before 2 August 2026 UpcomingDigital Omnibus on AI
- 2 Dec 2026Platform Work Directive transposition deadline UpcomingPlatform Work Directive
- 2 Aug 2027Providers of GPAI models placed on the market before 2 August 2025 must comply UpcomingArtificial Intelligence Act
- 2 Aug 2027National AI regulatory sandbox operational in each Member State MovedDigital Omnibus on AI
- 2 Dec 2027Chapter III Sections 1-3 apply to Annex III high-risk systems MovedDigital Omnibus on AI
- 2 Aug 2028Chapter III Sections 1-3 apply to Annex I (product-embedded) high-risk systems MovedDigital Omnibus on AI
- 2 Aug 2028Delegated acts adding AI health and safety requirements to the Machinery Regulation apply UpcomingDigital Omnibus on AI

Claims and evidence (7)
- Derived: Probable Breach of the Article 5 prohibited-practices list is subject to fines of up to EUR 35 million or 7% of worldwide turnover, whichever is higher.Confidence: Confirmed · As of 2 Aug 2025 · evidencedEvidence and sources[Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (Artificial Intelligence Act), Official Journal text](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689/oj) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Article 99(3)Non-compliance with the prohibition of the AI practices referred to in Article 5 shall be subject to administrative fines of up to EUR 35 000 000 or, if the offender is an undertaking, up to 7 % of its total worldwide annual turnover

- Article 5(1)(ba) and (bb) and Article 5(1a) and (1b) of the AI Act apply from 2 December 2026, which the Commission describes as the ninth prohibition.Confidence: Confirmed · As of 2 Dec 2026 · evidencedEvidence and sources[Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text](https://publications.europa.eu/resource/cellar/b459c07f-86fb-11f1-bf5e-01aa75ed71a1.0006.01/DOC_1) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Article 1(40)(a), amending Article 113(a) point (a) is replaced by the following: '(a) Chapters I and II shall apply from 2 February 2025, with the exception of Article 5(1), first subparagraph, points (ba) and (bb), and Article 5(1a) and (1b) which shall apply from 2 December 2026;';
- [Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 (Digital Omnibus on AI), Official Journal text](https://publications.europa.eu/resource/cellar/b459c07f-86fb-11f1-bf5e-01aa75ed71a1.0006.01/DOC_1) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Article 1(7), inserting Article 5(1)(ba)(ba) the placing on the market, the putting into service or the use of an AI system that generates or manipulates realistic images, videos, audio or similar material of an identifiable natural person's intimate parts, or of an identifiable natural person engaged in sexually explicit activities, without that person's freely-given, specific, informed, unambiguous and explicit consent for that generation or
- [AI Act - Shaping Europe's digital future](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/regulatory-framework-ai) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Prohibited AI practicesProhibition 9 comes into effect in December 2026 and was introduced as a part of the AI Omnibus.
- [AI Act Service Desk - implementation timeline](https://ai-act-service-desk.ec.europa.eu/en/ai-act/timeline/timeline-implementation-eu-ai-act) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Timeline item 502 Dec 2026 New prohibitions + Article 50(2) transition apply ** - Prohibitions, for AI systems generating non-consensual sexual deepfakes and child sexual abuse material, start to apply.

- The Commission published guidelines on prohibited AI practices on 4 February 2025.Confidence: Probable · As of 4 Feb 2025 · evidencedEvidence and sources[Commission publishes the Guidelines on prohibited artificial intelligence (AI) practices](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/commission-publishes-guidelines-prohibited-artificial-intelligence-ai-practices-defined-ai-act) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · LeadThese guidelines provide an overview of AI practices that are deemed unacceptable due to their potential risks to European values and fundamental rights.

- Derived: Probable Section 10 of the Danish Act makes infringement of Article 5(1)(a)-(g) of the AI Regulation punishable by a fine, unless a higher penalty applies under other legislation.Confidence: Probable · As of 2 Aug 2025 · evidencedEvidence and sources[Lov nr. 467 af 14/05/2025 om supplerende bestemmelser til forordningen om kunstig intelligens](https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2025/467/pdf) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · § 10(1)(1)Unless a higher penalty is incurred under other legislation, a fine shall be imposed on anyone who infringes Article 5(1)(a)-(g) of the Artificial Intelligence Regulation

- Digital labour platforms may not use automated monitoring or decision-making systems to process personal data on a worker's emotional or psychological state.Confidence: Confirmed · evidencedEvidence and sources[Directive (EU) 2024/2831 (Platform Work Directive), Official Journal text](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/2831/oj/eng) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Article 7(1)(a)Digital labour platforms shall not, by means of automated monitoring systems or automated decision-making systems: (a) process any personal data on the emotional or psychological state of a person performing platform work;

- The Commission is analysing a potential gap under which AI systems generating CSAM or non-consensual intimate content are not prohibited by Article 5 AI Act.Confidence: Confirmed · As of 22 May 2026 · evidencedEvidence and sources[Report on the review of prohibitions and high-risk AI](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/report-review-prohibitions-and-high-risk-ai) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · Main outcomesThe Commission noted and is further analysing a potential regulatory gap regarding AI systems generating child sexual abuse material and non-consensual intimate content, which are currently not prohibited by Article 5 AI Act.

- The Data Protection Ombudsman supervises Article 5 prohibited practices and Traficom supervises Article 50 transparency obligations in Finland.Confidence: Confirmed · As of 1 Jan 2026 · evidencedEvidence and sources[Laki eräiden tekoälyjärjestelmien valvonnasta 1377/2025](https://www.finlex.fi/api/media/statute/898466/mainPdf/main.pdf?timestamp=2025-12-29T07:54:55.090Z) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · § 4The Data Protection Ombudsman supervises, as market surveillance authority, compliance with the prohibited artificial intelligence practices under Article 5 of the AI Regulation.
- [Laki eräiden tekoälyjärjestelmien valvonnasta 1377/2025](https://www.finlex.fi/api/media/statute/898466/mainPdf/main.pdf?timestamp=2025-12-29T07:54:55.090Z) T1 · retrieved · retrieved 8 Oct 2026 · § 5(1)The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency supervises, as market surveillance authority, compliance with the transparency obligations under Article 50 of the AI Regulation.

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