Eleanor Hawkins

AI is no longer just a research tool in Washington (DC)—it's starting to shape how policymakers form opinions, according to Penta Group data. Penta Group surveyed 2,060 U.S. federal policymakers and senior staff across Congress, the administration, and federal agencies, and found that 27% say AI informs their perspective on a topic—up from 17% in 2025—putting AI on par with traditional sources like experts and web searches.

Hollywood is investing heavily in AI, positioning it as infrastructure, not as a replacement for c