OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia had record lobbying quarters
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia reported record-high lobbying expenditures in the third quarter as they seek to influence AI policy in Washington. The companies are engaging with lawmakers on issues ranging from safety accords to energy costs for data centers.
Why it matters
It highlights the rapid professionalization of AI industry influence in government as policymakers move toward stricter regulation of the sector.
It was a busy summer for AI lobbyists. Anthropic, OpenAI, and Nvidia each had their highest-spending lobbying quarter between July and September, federal disclosures show.
Nvidia spent the most of the group at $2.2 million, followed by Anthropic’s $2.1 million and OpenAI’s $1.5 million. Compared to other Big Tech companies with long-established presences in Washington, the sums aren’t out of the ordinary. Microsoft, for example, has spent at least $2 million a quarter going back to 2021, and Google regularly spends over $3 million, including this quarter. But it’s a clear signal that the three AI firms recognize how important shaping policy has become.
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