Germany: Commission on Licensing and Supervision assessment of Perplexity's AI chatbot and AI-based news feature
Progress
Current status
in force
14 Jul 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
Germany
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
search service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Commission on Licensing and Supervision issued decision finding German media law applicable to Perplexity’s AI chatbot and AI-based news feature
On 14 July 2026, the Commission on Licensing and Supervision (ZAK) issued a decision concerning Perplexity’s AI chatbot and AI-based news feature. The ZAK found that German media law applies to AI chatbot services where they generate answers and pro…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body