The southern Brazilian city of Porto Alegre has recently become the focus of global attention due to a bill that was entirely drafted by ChatGPT. The bill was introduced by MP Ramiro Rosário, who publicly acknowledged the use of ChatGPT to draft the bill but did not inform Parliament before the proposal. Nevertheless, the bill was finally passed, sparking widespread discussion on the application of artificial intelligence in the legislative process.
Member Rosário explained why he chose to hide the reasons why AI was involved in drafting. He feared that if Parliament knew the bill was drafted by AI, it might veto the proposal. He stressed that artificial intelligence can be used for good purposes and played an active role in this legislative process. However, this approach has also caused a lot of controversy.
City Council President Sossmeier expressed concerns about this, believing the move could set a dangerous precedent. He fears that more lawmakers may rely on AI to draft bills in the future, ignoring the importance of manual review and discussion. Sossmeier calls for transparency and responsibility in the legislative process to ensure that every bill is fully discussed and reviewed.
Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Barry Finegold also expressed his views on the matter. He argued that all work generated by ChatGPT or other AI should be watermarked to ensure that the public can clearly identify AI participation. Finegold stressed that the use of technology must be responsible and transparent, especially in important areas involving public policy and legislation.
This incident not only sparked discussions about the application of AI in the legislative process, but also prompted people to think about how to ensure transparency and impartiality of public decision-making while technological advancement. In the future, with the further development of AI technology, how to rationally use AI in areas such as legislation and policy formulation will become an important issue that countries around the world need to face together.