NPR
As Congress confronts AI, Senate lawmakers are shut off from its most advanced tools
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Senate offices have access to ChatGPT and similar chatbots, but are not authorized to use more advanced AI tools that are the focus of current regulatory discussions and public debate. The restriction limits lawmakers' direct exposure to the AI systems they are considering regulating. No details were provided about which advanced tools are restricted or the reasoning behind the authorization policy.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/23/nx-s1-5978055/congress-ai-regulation
