Germany’s media regulator, the Commission for Licensing and Supervision, has ruled that Google’s AI Overviews and Perplexity AI are subject to the country’s media laws. This decision comes after a German court found Google liable for inaccurate information produced by the feature.
Regulator’s Ruling
The regulator stated that AI-generated news summaries and chatbot responses constitute content created by the providers themselves, rather than merely displaying third-party material. This ruling is a significant development in the scrutiny of AI-generated content in Germany and Europe.
The Commission for Licensing and Supervision, which represents Germany’s 14 state media authorities, said that Google’s AI Overviews are displayed prominently within search results, making traditional lists of links less visible and thereby unfairly disadvantaging third-party media content.
Google has announced plans to appeal the decision, with a spokesperson stating that it ‘fails to recognise how people’s preferences when searching for information and the information ecosystem are changing.’ Perplexity declined to comment on the decision but said it complies with the EU’s privacy rules and holds SOC 2 Type II security and privacy certification.
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