AI Copilot Enters US Congress: Risky Move?
So, AI is making its way into Congress. I have to admit, the thought is a bit unsettling. According to reports, Microsoft's AI Copilot is about to be unleashed on the staff of the House of Representatives. The goal? To weave AI into their everyday workflow. Exactly what that entails remains a bit of a mystery, though.
I read that Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is expected to announce this at an upcoming Congressional Hackathon. Apparently, this is part of a trend where AI companies are practically giving away their services to the government.
It seems like the House is considering multiple offers, as they are trying to evaluate if these "short-term offers are viable".
The claim is that these chatbots will have extra legal and data protections, but I'm not entirely sure what that means. Color me skeptical, but the whole thing feels a bit rushed. Is it wise for Congress to adopt an experimental technology they're still figuring out how to regulate? I'm not convinced.
Let's be honest, AI isn't always reliable. It makes mistakes, sometimes big ones. Do we really want Congress relying on potentially flawed information? Given how clueless they sometimes seem about the laws they're passing, I don't think adding AI to the mix is a good idea.
On top of that, there are potential privacy risks and copyright issues to consider. This could potentially be a mess.
Source: Gizmodo