Germany: Commission on Licensing and Supervision issued decision finding German media law applicable to Perplexity’s AI chatbot and AI-based news feature
Description
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development, search service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body