AI giants set new records for lobbying spending in Q3 2026
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OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia each reported record lobbying expenditures for the third quarter of 2026, underscoring the industry's growing focus on policy influence. Nvidia led with $2.2 million, followed by Anthropic at $2.1 million and OpenAI at $1.5 million. OpenAI's quarterly spending surpassed $1 million for the first time, breaking its previous pattern of staying under that threshold until late 2024. Anthropic's figure also marked a new high, exceeding its prior quarterly peak of just over $1 million. Nvidia similarly crossed the $2 million mark for the first time. All three companies confirmed these amounts represent historical highs for a single quarter, reflecting a strategic shift toward greater engagement in shaping AI-related policy.
Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/22/2026
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Federal disclosures show that Anthropic, OpenAI, and Nvidia each had their highest-spending lobbying quarter between July and September, with Nvidia spending $2.2 million, Anthropic $2.1 million, and OpenAI $1.5 million. This increased activity signals that these AI firms recognize the importance of shaping policy, especially ahead of midterm elections and the appointment of a Trump AI czar. Anthropic lobbied on topics including AI provisions in the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and export control in the AI Overwatch Act. OpenAI lobbied on cybersecurity evaluations for frontier models, AI safety oversight, and antitrust protections. Nvidia focused on 6G networks, responsible AI design, and export control policy.
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