In February 2026, the Senate approved its first Guidelines on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), becoming one of the first legislative bodies, both in Spain and internationally, to establish a specific framework for incorporating this technology into its institutional activities.
The document reflects the growing importance of AI in the functioning of public institutions and the need to establish clear criteria to guide its use. In particular, the guidelines highlight the Senate’s awareness of the risks associated with the use of these tools in the exercise of its constitutional and administrative functions.
At the same time, the text demonstrates a firm commitment to advancing the adoption of artificial intelligence, based on the conviction that its responsible use can help improve parliamentary functions and strengthen the quality of democratic representation, as well as service to citizens.
These issues are analyzed in an article by Pablo García Mexía, co-authored with Manuel Pereira, published in Diario LA LEY, which summarizes the main objectives and guidelines of this pioneering document, offering a systematic legal analysis of its scope and implications.
The analysis highlights how these guidelines not only address current technological challenges but also place the Senate at the forefront of the debate on the governance of artificial intelligence in the public sector, setting a potential benchmark for other institutions.
With this initiative, the Senate positions itself as one of the first parliamentary institutions in Europe to establish a specific framework for the use of AI, anticipating the regulatory challenges posed by this technology in the public sphere.