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House announces new AI policy establishing guardrails, approval process

The policy overview released Thursday describes roles for the Chief Administrative Office and Committee on House Administration in reviewing AI tools.

Sep 19, 2024 By Madison Alder

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House passes bill to improve Congressional Research Service data access

The legislation would make it easier for the Congressional Research Service to get data from federal agencies for its work.

Sep 9, 2024 By Madison Alder

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Congressional panel outlines five guardrails for AI use in House

Human oversight, comprehensive policies, and testing and evaluation are among the guardrails in a new “flash report” from the Committee on House Administration.

Apr 18, 2024 By Madison Alder

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House Modernization panel advances bill to improve CRS’s data access in first-ever markup

The committee’s unanimous approval of legislation that aims to make it easier for the Congressional Research Service to get federal agency data was a milestone for the…

Apr 12, 2024 By Madison Alder

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Chief Administrative Officer working on guidance, training for congressional AI use

The CAO is working on a new House AI policy that would implement guardrails and protect against malicious cyber activity.

Jan 31, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

House ‘flash report’ on AI signals capacity gains

A new AI report from the Committee on House Administration underscores that Congress is not just looking at how to regulate AI but also working to ensure…

Sep 18, 2023 By Marci Harris Aubrey Wilson

House administration panel seeking monthly AI updates from Congress-related agencies

Updates encompass information on AI use case inventory work and actions to establish comprehensive AI governance documents in line with the NIST framework, among other things.

Sep 14, 2023 By Madison Alder

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Library of Congress making ‘good progress’ on IT management recommendations

The Library of Congress is making good strides toward improved IT management.

Jun 8, 2017 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier