Phys.org — Political Science · September 7, 2026

Parliamentary motions show growing AI use, with no disclosure from MPs

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THE AI ANGLE

Drafting parliamentary motions without public disclosure

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and Edinburgh Napier University found that nearly one in ten parliamentary motions submitted in Sweden and the UK during the 2025–2026 parliamentary year contained AI-assisted text, rising from near zero in 2021–2022. Despite this widespread adoption across political parties and borders, not a single politician openly disclosed their AI use. This covert integration raises significant concerns for public policy and democratic governance regarding institutional transparency, voter trust, and the unspotted propagation of persuasive errors in legislative drafting.

THE TEACHING ANGLE

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Parliamentary motions show growing AI use, with no disclosure from MPs

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