Key Points Summarised

• Central Contact Point: The Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur - BNetzA) shall act as the primary supervisory authority and innovation promoter.
• Coordination Needed: The planned "Coordination and Competence Center AI-VO" (KoKIVO) aims to ensure uniformity and legal certainty.
• Innovation Promotion: AI real-world laboratories must be practical and digitally accessible, ideally involving regional stakeholders.
• Fine Proceedings: Prevention-oriented sanctions and guidelines for SMEs are recommended to prevent disproportionate penalties.
• Costs for Companies: Financial service providers will bear the costs of AI market surveillance by BaFin. Possible relief mechanisms should be explored.
• Evaluation: Three years after coming into force, the supervisory structure will be transparently reviewed with the involvement of businesses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for the implementation of the AI Regulation?
In harmonized sectors, existing market surveillance structures will be utilized. The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) will act as the central authority and coordinator. For example, the Coordination and Competence Center for AI Regulation Implementation (KoKIVO) will be established to support consistent implementation and legal interpretation.

What role do live laboratories play for companies?
AI live laboratories enable practical testing of AI technologies. Companies can trial multiple use cases, with support from regional stakeholders such as IHKs.

What costs will companies face?
The actual compliance burden for companies should be realistically assessed and transparently presented in the draft legislation.

How will complaints be processed?
Authorities will establish fast, digital, and non-bureaucratic complaint handling procedures, with fixed deadlines for confirmation of receipt and processing.

When will a review of the supervisory structures be conducted?
An evaluation of supervisory and authority structures is planned after three years. The involvement of the business community should occur at an early stage.