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AI leaders OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia boost lobbying to $6M

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Leading AI companies OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia significantly increased their lobbying efforts in the third quarter, collectively spending nearly $6 million. Nvidia led the spending with $2.2 million, followed by Anthropic at $2.1 million and OpenAI at $1.5 million. These substantial investments reflect the growing importance of shaping AI policy, with discussions covering child safety, cybersecurity, export controls, and data center energy costs. AI

IMPACT Increased AI company engagement in policy shaping may influence future regulations and industry practices.

RANK_REASON Significant increase in lobbying spending by major AI companies on policy issues. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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AI leaders OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia boost lobbying to $6M

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  1. The Verge — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Lauren Feiner ·

    OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia had record lobbying quarters

    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 m…

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