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OpenAI and Anthropic increase lobbying spending in Q2, data shows
The firms spent a combined $3.17 million in the second quarter, which is 23% higher than their first-quarter total.
CNBC Markets reports that OpenAI and Anthropic increased their lobbying spending in the second quarter as legacy technology and defense spending reportedly slipped.
According to the report, the two AI developers spent a combined $3.17 million in the quarter, up 23% from the first three months of 2026.
The filings show the companies raised their lobbying outlays even as other areas of spending faced headwinds, highlighting continued engagement with policymakers.
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