More than twenty lawmakers and governors interviewed say they rarely use artificial intelligence or have only limited exposure, highlighting the political push to regulate the technology.

The issue comes as federal and state leaders face mounting calls to curb AI development amid warnings from industry voices about potential risks and the speed of innovation.

Critics argue that without firsthand experience, policymakers cannot fully grasp AI's pace or its possible dangers. One House Democrat described the stance as absurd and said regulators should be frequent users of the technology to effectively oversee the field.