# Recital (13)

> This definition applies to all entities operating within the scope of the EU AI Act.

## Introduction

The concept of 'deployer' under this Regulation should be interpreted as any natural or legal person, including public authorities, agencies, or other bodies, using an AI system under their own authority, except where the AI system is used for purely personal, non-professional activities.

## Content

The notion of ‘deployer’ referred to in this Regulation should be interpreted as any natural or legal person, including a public authority, agency or other body, using an AI system under its authority, except where the AI system is used in the course of a personal non-professional activity. Depending on the type of AI system, the use of the system may affect persons other than the deployer.

## Official source
- [Source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/FR/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32024R1689#rct_13)