Washington Post reports two congressional candidates used OpenAI subscriptions for ads despite company ban
The Washington Post says its analysis of campaign finance disclosures found 39 congressional candidates who reported paying for OpenAI subscriptions during the 2026 election cycle.
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The Washington Post reports that 39 congressional candidates disclosed OpenAI subscription payments in the 2026 election cycle. Two used the subscriptions for advertising, which the paper says OpenAI’s policies prohibit. The paper also reports that consultants say many more campaigns pay AI companies without disclosing it.
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