Fifth Flash Report on AI Provides New Guardrails for the House
The fifth AI Flash Report from the Committee on House Administration announces the establishment of AI-guardrails for the House, provides updates on the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology across the Legislative branch, and announces the creation of a new AI Coordinator and AI Center of Excellence.
Tall Expectations (and a Suggestion) for the House’s New Bipartisan AI Task Force
The US House of Representatives announced the creation of a bipartisan AI Task Force to help lawmakers better understand this emerging technology. The task force launch is a timely boost to Congress’ exploration of the opportunities and challenges posed by these new technologies.
POPVOX Foundation and FAI encourage Congressional staff to “fall in love” with GenAI
POPVOX Foundation and the Foundation for American Innovation have released “Fall in Love with AI,” a resource designed to help Congressional staffers integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows.
Standing Room Only: House Administration’s Must-Watch Hearing on AI in Congress
On January 30, Committee on House Administration Chair Bryan Steil [R, WI] and Ranking Member Joe Morelle [D, NY] welcomed witnesses from Legislative branch agencies to a packed committee room for updates on how their organizations are innovating with artificial intelligence (AI).
Tech Policy Press: US Congress Moves to Take Advantage of AI
The US Congress has been at the forefront of embracing AI, establishing an AI working group, implementing monthly AI transparency reports, and modernizing its operations during the pandemic. This proactive approach sets the US apart as a world leader in adopting innovative technologies within the legislative branch.
POPVOX Foundation Report Reveals How AI Can Transform Congressional Operations
Representative Bodies in the AI Era provides an overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have been gradually adopted in the legislative workflows of parliaments globally over the past decades.
Northeastern’s CivicConnect Team Builds Congressional Office Chatbot Prototype
Northeastern students have built the first Congressional office chatbot prototype. The customizable, open source bot (CivicConnect) can learn from office documents to craft responses to constituents aligned with the representative’s policies. The CivicConnect team developed CivicConnect to streamline communication, reduce response times, and handle high volumes of correspondence.
A Congressional Office’s Guide to Establishing a Generative AI Internal Use Policy
Generative AI is advancing at an incredibly rapid pace. House and Senate offices should be clear about their internal office guidance and encourage staff to think innovatively about how GenAI can be used across their DC and district office teams to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
AI Tools for Congress
Demand Progress, Foundation for American Innovation (formerly Lincoln Network) and POPVOX Foundation held a briefing for congressional staff — in cooperation with House Digital Services — to open a discussion on the use of new AI tools in the legislative branch workflow. The event builds on the article “Bots in Congress: The Risks and Benefits of Emerging AI Tools in the Legislative Branch” and is the first of several related events.