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Jennifer Wexton uses AI voice on House floor for the first time

By Jack Birle
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Rep. Jennifer Wexton‘s (D-VA) voice returned to the House floor thanks to an artificial intelligence tool she uses as she battles a brain disorder that hampers her ability to speak.

Wexton announced she would be using the AI program earlier this month, after being diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy last year. She utilized the tool on the House floor to mark disability pride month during a speech Thursday afternoon.

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