Karsten Wildberger
Headlines and summaries are written by AI. How it works
- Oct 13
Wildberger wants tax on German AI revenue as Fratzscher calls for state control of AI firms
Federal Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) wants revenue from artificial intelligence taxed in Germany to pay for retraining workers. DIW president Marcel Fratzscher goes further and calls for the state to own all leading AI firms and their infrastructure.
- Sep 28
Philipp Amthor removes Baltic beach chair from Chancellery after online backlash
German Minister of State Philipp Amthor had a hooded beach chair removed from his Berlin office terrace and returned to Usedom after a ZDF documentary scene drew public accusations of political decadence.
- Jun 20
Germans back data center expansion but demand sustainable solutions, polls show
Two YouGov polls reveal a public torn between recognizing the strategic need for digital infrastructure and fearing its environmental costs.
- Jun 16
North Rhine-Westphalia government acknowledges AI speechwriting help, denies full automation
A survey reveals that the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia uses artificial intelligence for drafting speeches and guest contributions, but officials insist human staff still review and finalize all content.
