OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia Record Lobbying Spending

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia reported their highest lobbying expenditures in the third quarter of 2026, collectively spending nearly $6 million on issues such as cybersecurity and child safety. Nvidia led the group with $2.2 million, followed closely by Anthropic at $2.1 million and OpenAI at $1.5 million. This increase in lobbying activity reflects the growing importance of policy engagement for these AI firms.