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AI giants Anthropic, OpenAI, Nvidia report record lobbying spend

AI companies Anthropic, OpenAI, and Nvidia reported their highest-ever quarterly spending on lobbying efforts between July and September. Nvidia led the pack with $2.2 million, followed closely by Anthropic at $2.1 million and OpenAI at $1.5 million. These figures represent a significant increase in their engagement with policymakers during this period. AI

IMPACT Increased AI company lobbying may signal a proactive approach to shaping future AI regulations and policies.

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

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AI giants Anthropic, OpenAI, Nvidia report record lobbying spend

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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 disclo

    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…