Which risk category does Recital 21 of the EU AI Act apply to?

Recital 21, In order to ensure a level playing field and an is tagged Governance and enforcement in the EU AI Act Explorer. Recital 21, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689

Recital 21: In order to ensure a level playing field and an

Recital 21, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689

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(21) 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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