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39 congressional candidates disclosed OpenAI subscription payments, Washington Post reports

The Washington Post says two candidates used their OpenAI subscriptions for advertising, despite company policies prohibiting that use.

The Washington Post reports that its analysis of campaign finance disclosures found 39 congressional candidates who reported paying for an OpenAI subscription during the 2026 election cycle. Two used the subscription for advertising despite OpenAI’s policies prohibiting it, the newspaper says. Consultants cited by the Post say many more campaigns pay AI companies without disclosing those payments.

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39 congressional candidates disclosed OpenAI subscription payments, Washington Post reports

The Washington Post says two candidates used their OpenAI subscriptions for advertising, despite company policies prohibiting that use.

The Washington Post reports that its analysis of campaign finance disclosures found 39 congressional candidates who reported paying for an OpenAI subscription during the 2026 election cycle. Two used the subscription for advertising despite OpenAI’s policies prohibiting it, the newspaper says. Consultants cited by the Post say many more campaigns pay AI companies without disclosing those payments.

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The Washington Post@washingtonpost 4 days ago
A Post analysis of campaign finance disclosures found that 39 congressional candidates reported paying for an OpenAI subscription this election cycle. Two had used the subscription for advertising, even though the company’s policies prohibit it. https://wapo.st/3SyEmr7
washingtonpost.com
ChatGPT bans campaigns from using AI to make ads. They’re doing it anyway.
A Washington Post review found 39 campaigns that disclosed payments to AI companies, but consultants say many more do it and don’t disclose it.
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The Washington Post@washingtonpost 4 days ago
A Post analysis of campaign finance disclosures found that 39 congressional candidates reported paying for an OpenAI subscription this election cycle. Two had used the subscription for advertising, even though the company’s policies prohibit it. https://wapo.st/3SyEmr7
washingtonpost.com
ChatGPT bans campaigns from using AI to make ads. They’re doing it anyway.
A Washington Post review found 39 campaigns that disclosed payments to AI companies, but consultants say many more do it and don’t disclose it.
- likes: 45
- replies: 13
- bookmarks: 9
- reposts: 19