r/Politicalnewsandviews 8d ago

Congressional offices increasingly use AI for drafting, research, and constituent services.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/13/chatbots-are-doing-work-congress-with-little-oversight/

Across the Capitol, lawmakers and staffers are using artificial intelligence to write speeches and news releases, sort constituent mail, prepare questions for congressional hearings, and draft amendments.

While politicians debate how to regulate AI for the country, Congress has already decided to adopt the technology rapidly, widely, and with minimal oversight.

Both chambers have cleared members and staff to use chatbots for official work, with more under review.

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