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OpenAI, Anthropic and NVIDIA each post record Q3 lobbying spend: NVIDIA $2.2M, Anthropic $2.1M, OpenAI $1.5M (report)

Verified (fact)

According to federal disclosures, Anthropic, OpenAI and NVIDIA all recorded their highest quarterly lobbying spending in July–September, The Verge reported. NVIDIA spent the most at $2.2 million, followed by Anthropic at $2.1 million and OpenAI at $1.5 million.

Why it matters (interpretation)

AI companies' competition for influence in Washington is growing at a time when a draft federal AI safety bill and export controls are under discussion.

Confidence medium · official source pending

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