This report provides an international benchmarking of Germany’s artificial intelligence
(AI) ecosystem and discusses progress in implementing its national AI strategy. The
report draws on quantitative and qualitative data and insights from the OECD.AI Policy
Observatory and from the OECD Programme on AI in Work, Innovation, Productivity and
Skills (AI-WIPS) – an OECD research programme financed by the German Federal Government
– and results from a series of interviews with a wide range of stakeholders in Germany.
The review discusses Germany’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges
in AI, and provides recommendations to steer AI policy in Germany in the coming years.
The evidence is presented according to the core focus areas outlined in Germany’s
national AI strategy, which include: 1) minds; 2) research; 3) transfer and applications;
4) the world of work; 5) policy and regulatory frameworks; and 6) society. Furthermore,
the report discusses AI infrastructure and it includes three sector spotlights on
AI in the public sector, AI and environmental sustainability and AI and healthcare.
Published on June 11, 2024Also available in: German
Introduction by OECD Deputy Secretary-General Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen
Launch presentation
Overview of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Key recommendations
Germany is well-positioned overall to keep pace in the AI global competition, but to meet its AI ambitions it could leverage its international clout and economic weight to implement reforms.
To meet existing and upcoming challenges, Germany could focus its attention on:
Keeping sight of the bigger picture: Germany’s national AI strategy could be updated to target sectors where AI is expected to have the strongest impact.
Leveraging AI to cut red tape in the public sector, reach healthcare and environmental objectives, and secure industrial competitiveness.
Securing buy-in at the highest political level and harmonise policy efforts in adjacent areas.
Involving and informing citizens and workers.
Attention should focus on three strategic enablers:
Widening access to data.
Nurturing the next generation of AI entrepreneurs.
Building and scaling a globally competitive computing infrastructure.
Contact
For more information about this report, please contact AI @ oecd.org