OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia post record lobbying quarters

OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia each reported their highest-spending lobbying quarter between July and September 2026, spending $1.5M, $2.1M and $2.2M respectively. Together the three spent nearly $6 million on issues including cybersecurity, child safety and AI regulation. Apple also set a record at $3.1 million.

• Nvidia spent $2.2M, Anthropic $2.1M and OpenAI $1.5M on lobbying
• The three companies spent nearly $6 million combined
• Apple topped $3 million for the first time, at $3.1 million
• Anthropic lobbied on KOSA, the AI Overwatch Act and the Ratepayer Protection Act