Karsten Wildberger on AI value alignment must be subject to p…

Karsten Wildberger

Germany's Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernization; former CEO of Ceconomy

For Germany, a multi-stakeholder approach is a necessity. Industry, academia, and civil society, especially from underrepresented regions, must have a meaningful seat at the table. This approach must also include those who will feel the impact of AI most directly: workers, learners, entrepreneurs, public administrations, and citizens.

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Karsten Wildberger, remarks at Closing Sessions - Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance - Day 2, UN Transcripts, July 7, 2026.

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AI value alignment must be subject to public deliberation, not decided by developers alone

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AI Verified The quote says a multi-stakeholder approach is a necessity and that affected groups need a seat at the table, directly matching the statement’s public-deliberation theme. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.4-mini · 2mo ago

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AI Verified UN transcript on 2026-07-07 contains this exact statement from Karsten Wildberger and matches the stored quote. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.4-mini · 2mo ago

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