AI Strategy of the Federal Government: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Strategie Künstliche Intelligenz der Bundesregierung (AI Strategy of the Federal Government, 2018, updated 2020)
What is AI Strategy of the Federal Government?
The federal AI strategy, adopted in November 2018 and updated in December 2020, sets out how Germany intends to make AI research, transfer and use competitive while anchoring AI in fundamental rights and the common good. The 2020 update raised planned federal funding to around EUR 5 billion to 2025 and added priorities on pandemic response, sustainability, health, mobility and AI in the public sector. It commits to a European approach to AI regulation and to trustworthy-AI standards.
Who does it apply to?
Applies to federal government action: research funding, transfer programmes, skills, infrastructure and public-sector use. It creates no obligations for private organisations.
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
2018-11-15: strategy adopted; 2020-12-02: update published.
Adopted by the federal cabinet on 15 November 2018; update published 2 December 2020.
Official sources
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Strategie Künstliche Intelligenz der Bundesregierung
Die Bundesregierung · 2 Dec 2020 · Tier 1 source
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