In 2024, companies significantly increased their lobbying efforts on AI issues amid regulatory uncertainties, with 648 firms participating, marking a 141% surge from 2023. OpenAI and Anthropic notably enhanced their spending and established in-house lobbying teams, advocating for legislation like the CREATE AI Act and the Advancement and Reliability Act. OpenAI raised its lobbying budget to $1.76 million, while Anthropic increased theirs to $720,000, highlighting the urgency felt by AI companies as Congress considered numerous AI-related laws. The tech industry’s total lobbying reach amounted to $61.5 million last year.
According to data compiled by OpenSecrets, 648 companies spent on AI lobbying in 2024 versus 458 in 2023, representing a 141% year-over-year increase.
OpenAI upped its lobbying expenditures to $1.76 million last year from $260,000 in 2023, reflecting the growing importance of AI regulation.
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