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OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia had record lobbying quarters

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Briefings

Federal disclosures confirm that OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia each spent their highest lobbying amounts in the summer of 2026, with Nvidia leading at $2.2 million, followed by Anthropic at $2.1 million and OpenAI at $1.5 million. This marks record spending for these three AI firms compared to established Big Tech competitors like Microsoft and Google, signaling a strategic focus on policy shaping.

Key points

• Nvidia spent $2.2 million on lobbying in the summer of 2026, the highest amount among the three AI firms.
• Anthropic spent $2.1 million, OpenAI spent $1.5 million, and all three reached record spending levels for the period July-September 2026.

Context

These figures represent record spending for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia in the summer of 2026, compared to Microsoft's $2 million+ and Google's $3 million+ quarterly spending. The data indicates a strategic shift where these AI firms prioritize policy shaping over other lobbying activities.

Limitations

Data is limited to federal disclosures for the summer of 2026; specific reasons for spending are not disclosed. The article does not provide causal claims or opinions, only factual spending figures.

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