U.S. Congress adoption of artificial intelligence

Members of the United States Congress are increasingly integrating generative artificial intelligence tools into their legislative and administrative workflows. Lawmakers and staffers have utilized various platforms, including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and Claude, to perform tasks such as drafting speeches, news releases, hearing questions, and bill amendments.

Individual usage varies across the political spectrum. Senator Tommy Tuberville has used ChatGPT for research on Medicare and Medicaid, describing the technology as an expert that can “put you on the right path” despite potential inaccuracies. Senator Elizabeth Warren has employed the tool for demographic research, and Representative Anna Paulina Luna has defended her staff’s use of tools like Claude and Grok.

While the House has purchased thousands of Copilot licenses, the widespread adoption has prompted discussions regarding oversight and data privacy. Concerns have been raised about the potential for inputting sensitive constituent data into AI models. Financial records indicate that ChatGPT is the most widely purchased paid AI tool in the House, with Democratic offices spending three times more on the technology than Republican offices.