# Recital 21: Equal opportunity application of the regulation for AI providers

> EU AI Act (2024/1689)
> Source: https://en.ai-act.io/recital/equal-opportunity-application-of-the-regulation-for-ai-providers

In order to ensure a level playing field and an effective protection of rights and freedoms of individuals across the Union, the rules established by this Regulation should apply to providers of AI systems in a non-discriminatory manner, irrespective of whether they are established within the Union or in a third country, and to deployers of AI systems established within the Union.

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- [Article 2: Scope](https://en.ai-act.io/article/general-provisions/scope.md)