OpenAI, Anthropic boost lobbying as legacy tech and defense spending slips
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-07-22 02:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Military & Defence, Technology & AI, Tax & Budget, US Politics, Technology
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OpenAI and Anthropic increased their federal lobbying spending to record levels in the second quarter of 2026 as the artificial intelligence industry poured millions into influencing Washington ahead of the midterm elections and ahead of their highly anticipated IPOs.
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