This book, developed by Bússola Tech in partnership with the Organization of American States (OAS), the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), and the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil), is the culmination of collaboration among parliamentary staff, academics, and AI experts. Their collective insights guide an exploration of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance parliamentary services.

It provides a comprehensive look at AI applications in legislative drafting, procedural guidance, historical archiving, and citizen engagement, supported by real-world case studies illustrating practical implementations. The publication emphasizes critical considerations such as ethical deployment, data integrity, and transparent communication to ensure AI enhances parliamentary work without compromising core democratic values.

The book also addresses the complexities of integrating AI into parliamentary procedures, stressing the need for human oversight, cross-institutional cooperation, and robust staff training to maximize AI’s benefits. Through careful and ethical implementation, parliaments can leverage AI to strengthen their services, inclusivity, and public trust, fostering democratic governance in the digital age.

Coordinator: Luís Kimaid from Bússola Tech.

Authors:

• André Freire - Câmara dos Deputados of Brazil
• Brahma Mishra - MeetMonk
• Ciarán Doyle - Oireachtas of Ireland
• Fotios Fitsilis - Hellenic Parliament
• German Tarasewiez - Cámara de Diputados de la Nación of Argentina
• Grant Vergottini - Xcential Legislative Technologies
• James Pinnell - Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA)
• João Lima - Senado Federal of Brazil
• Juan de Dios Cincunegui - Universidad Austral
• Luís Kimaid - Bússola Tech
• Moises Benamor - Organization of American States (OAS)
• Monica Palmirani - Università di Bologna
• Márcio Tancredi and Adriano Torres Ribeiro de Castro - Senado Federal of Brazil
• Prince Kenneh - Parliament of Sierra Leone
• Rodolfo Vaz - Câmara dos Deputados of Brazil
• Wade Ballou - U.S. House of Representatives