Germany approves draft law to introduce EU regulations on AI applications
Berlin, February 11 (QNA) – The German cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft law to implement European Union (EU) regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
The bill contains important clarifications regarding ensuring the independence of media supervision from the state within Germany and ensuring the jurisdiction of the states in the field of press, radio and television broadcasting.
It also establishes the responsibility of regulators to monitor compliance with transparency obligations, such as requirements for labeling deepfakes and AI-generated news texts.
Protecting digital identities is at the heart of the German government’s media policy. The bill aims to create a fair and transparent information digital space in the age of artificial intelligence, enabling technological development while preserving diversity of opinion, cultural production, and the public sphere.
Wolfram Weimer, Secretary of State for Culture and Media, stressed that the implementation of European regulations must take into account the particularities of Germany’s federal system, and in particular the nature of the media system’s independence from the state within the framework of the implementing law.
He added that the enforcement law is just a step towards a harmonized regulatory framework for artificial intelligence in Europe, stressing that the general principle is that those who use AI must be held accountable.
He also called for a common understanding of this responsibility and for platforms to be held strictly accountable.
He noted that recent incidents related to AI demonstrate the need for clear rules and regular risk assessments. (QNA)
