Lawmakers are beginning to grapple with how their staff use AI
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Lawmakers are beginning to grapple with how their staff use AI
""I'm fine with people using it, if it's a shortcut to getting good work done," said Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia. "I'm pretty insistent that the quality of the material I get be high. So, if I ever feel like quality is being sacrificed, or I'm getting bland talking points rather than real thought, I would call a staffer on it.""
""I don't have a particular policy, any more than I had a policy over whether people could Google something," said Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. "In each case, it's important to go back and verify that what you've gotten is accurate. But I don't have a problem with my staffers using ChatGPT as one of their tools when they're working on problems.""
Members of Congress are beginning to adopt AI personally while offices grapple with appropriate staff use. Some offices have formal policies or are developing rules; many rely on informal expectations or have no guidance. Some lawmakers permit staff to use AI as a productivity shortcut while insisting on high-quality, verified material and cautioning against bland talking points or unverified outputs. Other lawmakers prohibit staff use of AI entirely. Lawmakers stress the importance of understanding AI benefits and risks, verifying outputs, and ensuring staff maintain critical oversight of AI-generated content.
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