39 congressional candidates are paying for OpenAI subscriptions this election cycle
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As the 2026 US midterm elections approach, campaigns are increasingly turning to AI tools to reach voters. While OpenAI prohibits the production of political ads, reports from some candidates using their ChatGPT subscriptions to create ads highlight the tension between the company's policies and the practices of election campaigns.
Federal Election Commission files show that 39 U.S. Congressional candidates reported payments to OpenAI during the election cycle, while at least two campaigns would have used those tools for political publicity despite restrictions on the company's use.
39 congressional candidates are paying for OpenAI subscriptions this election cycle
The increasing use of AI in campaigns highlights a regulatory gap, raising concerns about transparency and ethical compliance in political advertising.
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