German Officials Cautiously Embrace AI in Speechwriting
Daily Monitor
June 28, 2026
German Officials Cautiously Embrace AI in Speechwriting
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other ministers emphasize human intelligence in speech preparation, using AI solely for research.
At the Chancellery, speechwriting remains a personal task, with AI only assisting in research, not text creation. Both Chancellor Merz and Chief of Staff Thorsten Frei prioritize crafting their own speeches.
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul also confirm that their speeches are prepared without AI, while the Federal Ministry of Labor utilizes AI for supportive research tasks, maintaining a focus on human input.
Source: welt.de
