The House Administration Committee has greenlit the use of ChatGPT, a prominent AI-powered chatbot, for select staffers, as disclosed in a recent report. Specifically, the committee authorized the adoption of ChatGPT Plus, a premium subscription service, for a segment of its staff members.
An initial training session on the tool has already been conducted, with further insights expected to shape committee-wide best practices moving forward.
House panel approves ChatGPT use for some staffers (Credits: Yahoo News)
This decision is part of the committee’s broader initiative to enhance transparency regarding the utilization of AI technology across House offices and legislative branch agencies.
By sharing early experiences and insights, the committee aims to establish effective guidelines for AI implementation within its operations. ChatGPT, introduced by OpenAI in late 2022, quickly gained popularity and spurred competition among major technology firms to develop similar AI models.
House panel uses ChatGPT (Credits: ainave)
However, as AI advances rapidly, Congress has faced challenges in keeping pace with its development. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has taken steps to address this issue, leading a bipartisan working group on AI and hosting forums to gather insights for potential legislative action.
Additionally, the House established a bipartisan task force dedicated to AI in February. Despite these efforts, concrete legislation addressing the implications of AI technology has yet to materialize in Congress.
