As Congress confronts AI, Senate lawmakers are shut off from its most advanced tools

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What happened

While Senate offices have access to chatbots like ChatGPT, they are not authorized to use any of the more advanced tools that are at the center of regulatory talks and public debate about AI safety.

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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