OpenAI and Anthropic Increase Lobbying Investment, While Traditional Tech and Defense Spending Decline
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Federal lobbying disclosure documents reveal that in the second quarter of 2026, the combined lobbying expenditures of OpenAI and Anthropic, two leading U.S. artificial intelligence companies, reached $3.17 million, marking a 23% increase from the first quarter. Among them, Anthropic spent $1.97 million, a 26% increase from the previous quarter, while OpenAI spent $1.20 million, up nearly 18%. The lobbying issues of both companies cover areas such as cybersecurity, copyright, cloud computing, and defense procurement.