Berlin, February 11 (QNA) - The German Cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft law to implement the European Union (EU) regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

The draft law includes key clarifications regarding ensuring the independence of media oversight from the state within Germany, and the jurisdiction of the states in the fields of press, radio, and television broadcasting.

It also establishes the responsibility of regulatory bodies to monitor compliance with transparency obligations, including requirements for labeling deepfakes and AI-generated news texts.

Protecting digital identity is a central issue in the German government's media policy. The draft law aims to build a fair and transparent digital space for information in the age of artificial intelligence, enabling technological development while simultaneously preserving the diversity of opinions, cultural production, and the public sphere.

Wolfram Weimer, State Secretary for Culture and Media, emphasized that implementing the European regulation requires taking into account the specificities of the German federal system, and in particular the nature of the media system's independence from the state, within the framework of the implementing legislation.

He added that the enforcement law is just one step towards a coordinated European regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, stressing that the general principle is that those who use AI must bear responsibility.

He also called for a shared understanding of this responsibility and for platforms to be held strictly accountable.

He noted that recent incidents involving AI have demonstrated the need for clear rules and regular risk assessments. (QNA)