Record Lobbying Spending by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia

According to federal disclosures, AI companies Anthropic, OpenAI, and Nvidia reached their highest-ever spending levels for lobbying activities between July and September. This indicates that AI firms are intensifying their efforts to influence federal policies.

Federal filings revealed that the July-September period was a busy time for AI lobbying activities. Within the group, Nvidia spent the most at $2.2 million, followed by Anthropic with $2.1 million and OpenAI with $1.5 million. These figures do not appear unusual when compared to other major tech companies with a long-standing presence in Washington; for instance, Microsoft has spent at least $2 million per quarter since 2021, while Google consistently spends over $3 million, including this quarter. However, these data are seen as a clear indication that these three AI firms have recognized the importance of shaping policy.