AI and society
Bundestag sets up commission on artificial intelligence
The Bundestag has decided to set up the 'Artificial Intelligence' Study Commission. It is to clarify ethical issues relating to artificial intelligence by 2020. The federal government also wants to adopt an AI strategy.
The commission has been tasked with formulating recommendations for dealing with artificial intelligence (AI). It is to be set up immediately and present its final report, including recommendations for action, after the parliamentary summer break in 2020. It comprises 19 members of the Bundestag and 19 experts.
Speakers from all parliamentary groups explained that artificial intelligence is already having a profound impact on our lives and work, bringing with it not only opportunities but also major social challenges. Nadine Schön (CDU/CSU) said that the resulting changes must not only be accompanied, but above all actively shaped.
It is important to place the debate in a global context. Massive investments are being made around the world, particularly in the USA and China - but "with a different set of values in which personal rights and the dignity of the individual play a subordinate role," said the deputy parliamentary group leader.
Sören Bartol (SPD) said that Germany and Europe had the opportunity to assert themselves in the field of AI between the USA and China, but "in a way that is inextricably linked to European values". The prerequisite for this is that the wealth and prosperity produced by machines is also distributed fairly. "AI is neither good nor bad. It is what we make of it," he said.
Oliver Süme, CEO of the eco Association of the Internet Industry, said: "The governing coalition is thus acknowledging the importance of the innovation topic of AI and at the same time providing a forum for discussions on ethical issues in digitalization ... We welcome the decision and hope that the new Enquete Commission will recognize the opportunities and potential of technological progress in particular, which is what makes Germany fit for the future and a key economic sector in the first place."
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