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OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia had record lobbying quarters
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Nvidia, Anthropic, and OpenAI reached record-high federal lobbying expenditures during the third quarter of 2026. Executives should monitor these increased legislative efforts as AI firms seek to influence emerging regulatory frameworks.
- 01Nvidia led the group with two point two million dollars in quarterly lobbying expenditures
- 02Anthropic and OpenAI followed with spending totals of two point one million and one point five million
- 03Third quarter disclosures represent the highest spending period to date for all three companies
- 04Strategic engagement in Washington is accelerating to reach parity with established Big Tech firms
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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, […]