German state governments adopt AI for political speeches, face quality‑control concerns

In Thuringia, CDU faction leader Andreas Bühl warned that artificial intelligence must not replace political judgment and called for tighter quality controls after Minister‑President Mario Voigt was accused of using AI‑generated texts in speeches and guest articles. He said the party has issued a service instruction for AI use and stressed that responsibility ultimately lies with the human speaker.

In North‑Rhine Westphalia, the state chancellery confirmed that ministries use AI tools only as assistance for research, summarising and structuring information, not as ghostwriters. Drafts are always reviewed, edited and verified by staff. Several ministries, including Health and Environment, stated they do not use AI for speeches. Communication expert Martin Fuchs noted that AI has been a standard part of government communication for about three years, and recent controversies involving federal officials such as Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger have sparked broader debate.