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Merz Says He Is Testing AI for Government Work, Including Drafting Tax Bill Language

His comments point to openness to digital tools in Berlin without introducing a formal government program.

Overview

  • During an official visit to Baden-Württemberg, the chancellor said he is trying an AI system on his own computer.
  • He used the tool on the Aktivrente initiative to produce phrasing for changes to the Income Tax Act.
  • He found the suggestions surprisingly concrete but said the system had not reflected a recent legal amendment.
  • He characterized AI as profoundly disruptive and highlighted uses linked to the economy, innovation and research.
  • He announced no decision to deploy AI across ministries, with his remarks carried by the dpa newswire.