Germany's Klöckner calls for transparency in AI-generated political texts

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner is calling for clear guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence in political communication. The CDU politician emphasized that while AI can be a tool for writing texts and speeches, its use must be transparent. "There is a responsibility when you use AI," Klöckner stated in Berlin, stressing that the focus should be on how AI is employed, not whether it is used at all.

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There is a responsibility when you use AI.

Klöckner highlighted that individuals utilizing AI are responsible for verifying the accuracy and sources of the generated content. She also proposed that AI-generated material should be clearly identified. This initiative comes as the Bundestag administration itself is exploring AI tools, with Klöckner emphasizing the need for established guidelines.

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The question is not whether to use AI, but how.

The push for transparency is partly a response to recent criticism leveled against Thuringian Minister-President Mario Voigt. Several of his speeches and guest articles, including remarks for a Holocaust commemoration and a New Year's address, were reportedly created with the assistance of AI. Klöckner's remarks aim to establish a framework for responsible AI use in politics.

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It is good if you make it clear what is AI-generated.