"This paper provides a feminist analysis of the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (hereinafter the “AI Act”), assessing its capacity to address gender inequities and structural power imbalances in AI systems. Drawing on feminist theories, the paper evaluates the AI Act's limitations in mitigating gender biases that might disproportionately impact marginalised groups, particularly women of colour and women from marginalised communities. Through case studies in recruitment and employment, healthcare, border management control and predictive policing in domestic violence cases, the report highlights how AI applications can rein force gender disparities. A detailed examination of specific provisions within the AI Act reveals critical gaps in addressing systemic discrimination and bias in AI governance. To promote a more equitable AI landscape, the report recommends integrating intersectional, feminist-informed revisions that prioritise interdisciplinarity, collective instead of individual approaches and strong oversight mechanisms that are oriented by human rights – including feminist – values. The proposed recommendations focus on strengthening the AI Act's framework to better safeguard marginalised communities and to ensure a regulatory approach that reflects the diverse experiences of all individuals."

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