In Brief
Posted:
9:40 AM PDT · August 3, 2026
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT is Congress’s AI tool of choice so far in terms of money spent, according to a report from CNBC.
House spending records show OpenAI's ChatGPT dominates paid AI use on Capitol Hill, with congressional offices relying on the chatbot to draft memos, summarize legislation, and assist constituent communications.
OpenAI captured 90% of Congress's AI spending (~$100.5k of $113.7k), with ChatGPT vastly outpacing Claude ($13.1k). This government-level validation establishes ChatGPT as the institutional standard, influencing LLM procurement across enterprise IT budgets.
In Brief
Posted:
9:40 AM PDT · August 3, 2026
Image Credits:Getty Images
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is Congress’s AI tool of choice so far in terms of money spent, according to a report from CNBC.

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