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U.S. Senate Greenlights AI Tools for Routine Tasks

3/12/2026

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  • The U.S. Senate has authorized AI tools for official work, including Google Gemini, OpenAI's ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot.
  • A memo from the Senate sergeant-at-arms outlines uses for routine tasks such as drafting documents and researching.
  • The policy forbids using AI for sensitive information or major decisions.
  • Staff must obtain approval before using AI, and the overall scope remains unclear.
  • The policy aims to boost efficiency while safeguarding sensitive data.