US Senate Approves ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot for Official Use

In March 2026, the US Senate officially approved three major AI chatbots for official work. According to the New York Times report, the Chief Information Officer of the Senate Sergeant at Arms approved staff to use OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft's Copilot.

Approved Usage Scope

According to the memo, these AI tools can be used for:

Drafting and editing documents

Summarizing information

Preparing talking points and briefing materials

Conducting research and analysis

Drafting and editing documents

Summarizing information

Preparing talking points and briefing materials

Conducting research and analysis

These tools are already integrated into Senate platforms, and staff can use them in their daily work to improve efficiency.

Official Recognition

This is the first time AI chatbots have been approved for official use in the US Senate. This move signifies that widespread AI technology application in government work is becoming a reality.

Previously, the Senate was cautious about AI tool usage, but now recognizes these tools can significantly improve work efficiency.

Three Major AI Assistants

The three approved AI chatbots include:

ChatGPT Enterprise - OpenAI's enterprise version

Google Gemini - Integrated in Google Workspace

Microsoft Copilot - Microsoft's AI assistant

ChatGPT Enterprise - OpenAI's enterprise version

Google Gemini - Integrated in Google Workspace

Microsoft Copilot - Microsoft's AI assistant

All these tools are integrated into the Senate platform, and staff can use them directly.

Reference: The Star, Business Insider