{
  "id": 18131124,
  "title": "Metsola tells MEPs not to rely on AI when drafting laws",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/metsola-tells-meps-not-to-rely-on-ai-when-drafting-laws",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-04T14:35:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Politico EU",
    "slug": "politico-eu",
    "url": "https://www.politico.eu/article/roberta-metsola-tells-meps-not-to-rely-on-ai-when-drafting-laws/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has cautioned Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) against relying excessively on artificial intelligence (AI) when drafting laws. Speaking at an event on the use of AI in the Parliament, Metsola emphasized that while AI can assist in legal research, it cannot replace the critical judgment and debate necessary in lawmaking. She stressed that MEPs must maintain \"democratic accountability\" and ensure transparency in the use of AI. The Parliament is developing its own AI tool for sensitive work hosted on internal infrastructure, but commercial AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Meta's Llama are still permissible for less sensitive tasks. The administration plans to release new guidelines on AI usage soon, building upon existing 2024 guidelines. Chiocchetti highlighted an incident where an MEP incorrectly relied on AI for legal advice, which was disproven by Parliament's jurists. The new guidelines stress openness about AI use, avoidance of sensitive material in public tools, and thorough checks before finalizing any document. Metsola warned that delegating political debate to AI risks undermining the responsibility of elected officials. She stressed that each piece of legislation should be authored, vetted, and defensible by those who voted on it, ensuring accountability in the legislative process.",
  "summary": "European Parliament prepares guidelines for lawmakers on the use of AI.",
  "key_points": [
    "Roberta Metsola warns MEPs against over-reliance on AI for law drafting.",
    "AI can assist in legal research but lacks critical judgment and debate.",
    "New guidelines stress transparency, avoidance of sensitive material, and thorough checks."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}