# Recitals

> EU AI Act (2024/1689)
> Source: https://en.ai-act.io/recital

- [Recital 1: Purpose of the regulation](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/purpose-of-the-regulation.md)
- [Recital 2: Compatibility with the values of the European Union](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/compatibility-with-the-values-of-the-european-union.md)
- [Recital 3: Establishing a uniform level of protection for AI in the EU](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/establishing-a-uniform-level-of-protection-for-ai-in-the-eu.md)
- [Recital 4: Definition of artificial intelligence](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/definition-of-artificial-intelligence.md)
- [Recital 5: Possible risks associated with the use of AI](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/possible-risks-associated-with-the-use-of-ai.md)
- [Recital 6: People-centered development in line with EU values](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/people-centered-development-in-line-with-eu-values.md)
- [Recital 7: Level of protection](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/level-of-protection.md)
- [Recital 8: Legal framework for AI in the EU internal market](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/legal-framework-for-ai-in-the-eu-internal-market.md)
- [Recital 9: Harmonized rules for high-risk AI systems in the EU legal framework](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/harmonized-rules-for-high-risk-ai-systems-in-the-eu-legal-framework.md)
- [Recital 10: Validity of existing legal bases](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/validity-of-existing-legal-bases.md)
- [Recital 11: Liability of intermediaries under Directive 2000/31/EC](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/liability-of-intermediaries-under-directive-200031ec.md)
- [Recital 12: Definition and characteristics of AI systems](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/definition-and-characteristics-of-ai-systems.md)
- [Recital 13: Operator](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/operator.md)
- [Recital 14: Biometric data](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/biometric-data.md)
- [Recital 15: Biometric identification](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/biometric-identification.md)
- [Recital 16: Biometric categorization](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/biometric-categorization.md)
- [Recital 17: Biometric remote identification system](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/biometric-remote-identification-system.md)
- [Recital 18: Emotion recognition system](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/emotion-recognition-system.md)
- [Recital 19: Publicly accessible space](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/publicly-accessible-space.md)
- [Recital 20: Necessary concepts for awareness-raising and AI competence in the EU](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/necessary-concepts-for-awareness-raising-and-ai-competence-in-the-eu.md)
- [Recital 21: Equal opportunity application of the regulation for AI providers](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/equal-opportunity-application-of-the-regulation-for-ai-providers.md)
- [Recital 22: Applicability for actors in third countries](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/applicability-for-actors-in-third-countries.md)
- [Recital 23: Applicability to EU institutions, authorities and other bodies](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/applicability-to-eu-institutions-authorities-and-other-bodies.md)
- [Recital 24: Exceptional areas military, defense and national security](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/exceptional-areas-military-defense-and-national-security.md)
- [Recital 25: Exceptional areas research and development](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/exceptional-areas-research-and-development.md)
- [Recital 26: Risk-based approach](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/risk-based-approach.md)
- [Recital 27: Principles for AI development](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/principles-for-ai-development.md)
- [Recital 28: Harmful or improper use](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/harmful-or-improper-use.md)
- [Recital 29: Influencing human behavior](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/influencing-human-behavior.md)
- [Recital 30: Use of AI for biometric categorization](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-of-ai-for-biometric-categorization.md)
- [Recital 31: Use of AI for social assessment](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-of-ai-for-social-assessment.md)
- [Recital 32: Use of AI for real-time remote identification](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-of-ai-for-real-time-remote-identification.md)
- [Recital 33: Use of biometric real-time remote identification systems for law enforcement purposes](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-of-biometric-real-time-remote-identification-systems-for-law-enforcement-purposes.md)
- [Recital 34: Proportionate use and fundamental rights impact assessment](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/proportionate-use-and-fundamental-rights-impact-assessment.md)
- [Recital 35: Authorization requirement](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/authorization-requirement.md)
- [Recital 36: Information of responsible authorities](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/information-of-responsible-authorities.md)
- [Recital 37: Adoption into national law](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/adoption-into-national-law.md)
- [Recital 38: Processing of biometric data](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/processing-of-biometric-data.md)
- [Recital 39: Applicability of Directive (EU) 2016/680 ](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/applicability-of-directive-eu-2016680.md)
- [Recital 40: Binding effect for Ireland](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/binding-effect-for-ireland.md)
- [Recital 41: Binding effect for Denmark](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/binding-effect-for-denmark.md)
- [Recital 42: Presumption of innocence](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/presumption-of-innocence.md)
- [Recital 43: Ban on mass surveillance using AI facial recognition](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/ban-on-mass-surveillance-using-ai-facial-recognition.md)
- [Recital 44: Risks and limits of emotion recognition](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/risks-and-limits-of-emotion-recognition.md)
- [Recital 45: Further Union law remains unaffected](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/further-union-law-remains-unaffected.md)
- [Recital 46: Safety requirements for high-risk systems](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/safety-requirements-for-high-risk-systems.md)
- [Recital 47: Risk minimization](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/risk-minimization.md)
- [Recital 48: Protection of fundamental rights](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/protection-of-fundamental-rights.md)
- [Recital 49: Adaptation of legislation](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/adaptation-of-legislation.md)
- [Recital 50: Classification as a high-risk system](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/classification-as-a-high-risk-system.md)
- [Recital 51: Effects of classification as a high-risk system](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/effects-of-classification-as-a-high-risk-system.md)
- [Recital 52: Criteria for classification as a high-risk system](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/criteria-for-classification-as-a-high-risk-system.md)
- [Recital 53: Exceptions and risks for the risk classification](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/exceptions-and-risks-for-the-risk-classification.md)
- [Recital 54: Use cases and risk assessment](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-cases-and-risk-assessment.md)
- [Recital 55: Management and operation of critical infrastructure](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/management-and-operation-of-critical-infrastructure.md)
- [Recital 56: Use in the area of education](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-in-the-area-of-education.md)
- [Recital 57: Use in the area of employment, personnel management and self-employment](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-in-the-area-of-employment-personnel-management-and-self-employment.md)
- [Recital 58: Use for social benefits, creditworthiness and emergencies](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-for-social-benefits-creditworthiness-and-emergencies.md)
- [Recital 59: Use in law enforcement](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-in-law-enforcement.md)
- [Recital 60: Use in the area of migration, asylum and border control](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-in-the-area-of-migration-asylum-and-border-control.md)
- [Recital 61: Use in the administration of justice](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-in-the-administration-of-justice.md)
- [Recital 62: Use in elections](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-in-elections.md)
- [Recital 63: Legality under other EU legal acts](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/legality-under-other-eu-legal-acts.md)
- [Recital 64: Compatibility with other Union law](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/compatibility-with-other-union-law.md)
- [Recital 65: Use of risk management system](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-of-risk-management-system.md)
- [Recital 66: Scope of the requirements](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/scope-of-the-requirements.md)
- [Recital 67: Data governance and data management](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/data-governance-and-data-management.md)
- [Recital 68: Access to high-quality data](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/access-to-high-quality-data.md)
- [Recital 69: Right to data protection and privacy](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/right-to-data-protection-and-privacy.md)
- [Recital 70: Right to protection from discrimination](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/right-to-protection-from-discrimination.md)
- [Recital 71: Development documentation](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/development-documentation.md)
- [Recital 72: Transparency](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/transparency.md)
- [Recital 73: Monitoring by natural persons](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/monitoring-by-natural-persons.md)
- [Recital 74: Key performance indicator level](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/key-performance-indicator-level.md)
- [Recital 75: Technical robustness](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/technical-robustness.md)
- [Recital 76: Cybersecurity](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/cybersecurity.md)
- [Recital 77: Safety requirements according to the regulation](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/safety-requirements-according-to-the-regulation.md)
- [Recital 78: Conformity assessment procedure](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/conformity-assessment-procedure.md)
- [Recital 79: Responsibility](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/responsibility.md)
- [Recital 80: Equality and special protection](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/equality-and-special-protection.md)
- [Recital 81: Quality management system](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/quality-management-system.md)
- [Recital 82: Level playing field](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/level-playing-field.md)
- [Recital 83: Roles and duties of the players](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/roles-and-duties-of-the-players.md)
- [Recital 84: Validity as a provider of systems under certain conditions](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/validity-as-a-provider-of-systems-under-certain-conditions.md)
- [Recital 85: Interaction and cooperation between providers of general-purpose high-risk AI systems](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/interaction-and-cooperation-between-providers-of-general-purpose-high-risk-ai-systems.md)
- [Recital 86: Cooperation of former providers](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/cooperation-of-former-providers.md)
- [Recital 87: AI system as a safety component](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/ai-system-as-a-safety-component.md)
- [Recital 88: Provision of information](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/provision-of-information.md)
- [Recital 89: Release from responsibilities](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/release-from-responsibilities.md)
- [Recital 90: Model contract terms](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/model-contract-terms.md)
- [Recital 91: Responsibilities and obligations for operators](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/responsibilities-and-obligations-for-operators.md)
- [Recital 92: Duty to inform and consult employees and representatives](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/duty-to-inform-and-consult-employees-and-representatives.md)
- [Recital 93: Informing affected parties](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/informing-affected-parties.md)
- [Recital 94: Application of Directive (EU) 2016/680 for the processing of biometric data for law enforcement purposes](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/application-of-directive-eu-2016680-for-the-processing-of-biometric-data-for-law-enforcement-purposes.md)
- [Recital 95: Protection regulations for subsequent remote biometric identification](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/protection-regulations-for-subsequent-remote-biometric-identification.md)
- [Recital 96: Fundamental rights impact assessment](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/fundamental-rights-impact-assessment.md)
- [Recital 97: Definition of individual AI models](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/definition-of-individual-ai-models.md)
- [Recital 98: Model determination](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/model-determination.md)
- [Recital 99: Generative AI models as a general purpose model](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/generative-ai-models-as-a-general-purpose-model.md)
- [Recital 100: Examples of AI model with general purpose](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/examples-of-ai-model-with-general-purpose.md)
- [Recital 101: Transparency obligations for providers](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/transparency-obligations-for-providers.md)
- [Recital 102: Transparency obligations for open source licenses](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/transparency-obligations-for-open-source-licenses.md)
- [Recital 103: Definition of an AI model with general purpose and open source license](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/definition-of-an-ai-model-with-general-purpose-and-open-source-license.md)
- [Recital 104: Exemptions from the transparency obligation](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/exemptions-from-the-transparency-obligation.md)
- [Recital 105: Use of protected content during development](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/use-of-protected-content-during-development.md)
- [Recital 106: Warranty for the fulfillment of obligations by providers](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/warranty-for-the-fulfillment-of-obligations-by-providers.md)
- [Recital 107: Transparency obligations for training data](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/transparency-obligations-for-training-data.md)
- [Recital 108: Compliance control](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/compliance-control.md)
- [Recital 109: Proportionality of surveillance measures](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/proportionality-of-surveillance-measures.md)
- [Recital 110: Systemic risks for general-purpose AI models](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/systemic-risks-for-general-purpose-ai-models.md)
- [Recital 111: Classification of AI models with systemic risk](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/classification-of-ai-models-with-systemic-risk.md)
- [Recital 112: Clarification of the procedure for classification](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/clarification-of-the-procedure-for-classification.md)
- [Recital 113: Power of the Commission to classify](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/power-of-the-commission-to-classify.md)
- [Recital 114: Risk assessment obligation for providers](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/risk-assessment-obligation-for-providers.md)
- [Recital 115: Risk mitigation obligation](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/risk-mitigation-obligation.md)
- [Recital 116: Codes of conduct for AI models with general purpose and systemic risks](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/codes-of-conduct-for-ai-models-with-general-purpose-and-systemic-risks.md)
- [Recital 117: Uniform codes of conduct by the EU Commission](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/uniform-codes-of-conduct-by-the-eu-commission.md)
- [Recital 118: Regulation of AI systems in the Union by regulation](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/regulation-of-ai-systems-in-the-union-by-regulation.md)
- [Recital 119: AI models as intermediary services](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/ai-models-as-intermediary-services.md)
- [Recital 120: Importance of obligations for providers and operators](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/importance-of-obligations-for-providers-and-operators.md)
- [Recital 121: Harmonized standards](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/harmonized-standards.md)
- [Recital 122: Compliance with cyber security requirements](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/compliance-with-cyber-security-requirements.md)
- [Recital 123: Conformity assessment of high-risk systems](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/conformity-assessment-of-high-risk-systems.md)
- [Recital 124: Assessment of compliance with the requirements of the regulation](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/assessment-of-compliance-with-the-requirements-of-the-regulation.md)
- [Recital 125: Limited conformity assessment by third parties](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/limited-conformity-assessment-by-third-parties.md)
- [Recital 126: Procedure for conformity assessment by third parties](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/procedure-for-conformity-assessment-by-third-parties.md)
- [Recital 127: Recognition of conformity assessment results](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/recognition-of-conformity-assessment-results.md)
- [Recital 128: Renewed conformity assessment in the event of significant changes](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/renewed-conformity-assessment-in-the-event-of-significant-changes.md)
- [Recital 129: CE marking for high-risk systems](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/ce-marking-for-high-risk-systems.md)
- [Recital 130: Specific grounds for placing on the market without conformity assessment ](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/specific-grounds-for-placing-on-the-market-without-conformity-assessment.md)
- [Recital 131: Obligation to register high-risk models](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/obligation-to-register-high-risk-models.md)
- [Recital 132: Transparency obligations where there is a particular risk of fraud and identity theft](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/transparency-obligations-where-there-is-a-particular-risk-of-fraud-and-identity-theft.md)
- [Recital 133: Mandatory labeling of AI-generated results](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/mandatory-labeling-of-ai-generated-results.md)
- [Recital 134: Obligation to disclose AI-generated content](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/obligation-to-disclose-ai-generated-content.md)
- [Recital 135: Codes of conduct for AI content review](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/codes-of-conduct-for-ai-content-review.md)
- [Recital 136: Importance of transparency for the implementation of the regulation](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/importance-of-transparency-for-the-implementation-of-the-regulation.md)
- [Recital 137: Transparency and legality](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/transparency-and-legality.md)
- [Recital 138: Introduction of real laboratories](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/introduction-of-real-laboratories.md)
- [Recital 139: Goals of real laboratories](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/goals-of-real-laboratories.md)
- [Recital 140: Legal basis for the use of personal data in the public interest](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/legal-basis-for-the-use-of-personal-data-in-the-public-interest.md)
- [Recital 141: Testing AI systems under real conditions](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/testing-ai-systems-under-real-conditions.md)
- [Recital 142: Encouraging support and promotion by member states](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/encouraging-support-and-promotion-by-member-states.md)
- [Recital 143: Consideration of SMEs, including start-ups](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/consideration-of-smes-including-start-ups.md)
- [Recital 144: Promoting and protecting innovation](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/promoting-and-protecting-innovation.md)
- [Recital 145: Minimizing risk and facilitating compliance with obligations](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/minimizing-risk-and-facilitating-compliance-with-obligations.md)
- [Recital 146: Relief for micro-enterprises](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/relief-for-micro-enterprises.md)
- [Recital 147: Facilitating access for test and experimental facilities](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/facilitating-access-for-test-and-experimental-facilities.md)
- [Recital 148: Introduction of a governance framework](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/introduction-of-a-governance-framework.md)
- [Recital 149: Establishment of a committee](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/establishment-of-a-committee.md)
- [Recital 150: Advisory forum](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/advisory-forum.md)
- [Recital 151: Scientific committee](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/scientific-committee.md)
- [Recital 152: Establishment of Union structures to support AI systems](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/establishment-of-union-structures-to-support-ai-systems.md)
- [Recital 153: Designation of at least one notifying authority and one monitoring authority per member state](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/designation-of-at-least-one-notifying-authority-and-one-monitoring-authority-per-member-state.md)
- [Recital 154: Powers of competent national authorities](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/powers-of-competent-national-authorities.md)
- [Recital 155: System for monitoring high-risk models and reporting serious incidents](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/system-for-monitoring-high-risk-models-and-reporting-serious-incidents.md)
- [Recital 156: Validity of the system for market surveillance and conformity of products](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/validity-of-the-system-for-market-surveillance-and-conformity-of-products.md)
- [Recital 157: Position of national authorities or other bodies](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/position-of-national-authorities-or-other-bodies.md)
- [Recital 158: Supervision and market surveillance of AI systems in the financial sector](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/supervision-and-market-surveillance-of-ai-systems-in-the-financial-sector.md)
- [Recital 159: Powers of competent authorities for biometric data](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/powers-of-competent-authorities-for-biometric-data.md)
- [Recital 160: Joint activities of market surveillance authorities](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/joint-activities-of-market-surveillance-authorities.md)
- [Recital 161: Responsibilities and competencies](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/responsibilities-and-competencies.md)
- [Recital 162: Synergies at Union level](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/synergies-at-union-level.md)
- [Recital 163: Scientific panel as supporter of the Office for AI](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/scientific-panel-as-supporter-of-the-office-for-ai.md)
- [Recital 164: Competencies of the AI Office](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/competencies-of-the-ai-office.md)
- [Recital 165: Voluntary codes of conduct for non-high-risk AI systems](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/voluntary-codes-of-conduct-for-non-high-risk-ai-systems.md)
- [Recital 166: Safety of non-high-risk AI systems](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/safety-of-non-high-risk-ai-systems.md)
- [Recital 167: Cooperation between competent authorities](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/cooperation-between-competent-authorities.md)
- [Recital 168: Implementation of provisions](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/implementation-of-provisions.md)
- [Recital 169: Fines](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/fines.md)
- [Recital 170: Legal remedies](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/legal-remedies.md)
- [Recital 171: Declaration on the decision of high-risk systems](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/declaration-on-the-decision-of-high-risk-systems.md)
- [Recital 172: Whistleblower protection](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/whistleblower-protection.md)
- [Recital 173: Powers of the Commission after delegation](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/powers-of-the-commission-after-delegation.md)
- [Recital 174: Assessment and review](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/assessment-and-review.md)
- [Recital 175: Delegation of executive powers](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/delegation-of-executive-powers.md)
- [Recital 176: Principle of proportionality and subsidiarity](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/principle-of-proportionality-and-subsidiarity.md)
- [Recital 177: Ensuring continuity](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/ensuring-continuity.md)
- [Recital 178: Voluntary compliance during the transition phase](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/voluntary-compliance-during-the-transition-phase.md)
- [Recital 179: Date of validity](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/date-of-validity.md)
- [Recital 180: Decree](https://en.ai-act.io/recital/decree.md)