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Congress Debates Whether AI Can Serve as a Committee Witness

Published: July 20, 2026

Lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would allow artificial intelligence systems to deliver sworn testimony before congressional committees, a move supporters call efficiency and critics call a cry for help. What do you think?

“If the robot can sit through a three-hour budget hearing without sighing, hire it.”

“My cousin's chatbot already lies about when it did the dishes. I don't need it under oath.”

“Finally, something in Washington that doesn't need a lunch break.”