Rep. Jennifer Wexton made a little more history Tuesday in her final speech on the House floor.
The Virginia Democrat, who is retiring from Congress after announcing last year that she had been diagnosed with a severe neurological disorder, delivered her farewell remarks with the assistance of an augmentative and alternative communication device with an artificial intelligence-enabled version of her own voice.
“As I battled this disease, which robbed me of my ability to move and speak, I wanted to make the most of my platform to bring some good out of this terrible situation. As I mentioned, my best ideas for legislation often come from personal stories constituents share with me. Now, it was my own struggle that I hoped to help turn into meaningful change in policy,” Wexton said.
