The European Commission document offers guidance on interpreting and enforcing Article 5 of the AI Act, which prohibits specific artificial intelligence practices. It clarifies the scope, objectives, and interplay with other EU laws regarding prohibited AI, notably focusing on AI that manipulates, exploits vulnerabilities, or engages in social scoring. Real-time biometric identification (RBI) is given special attention, outlining exceptions for law enforcement under strict conditions, such as prior authorisation and adherence to fundamental rights.