OpenAI, Anthropic boost lobbying as legacy tech and defense spending slips

cnbc.com·Luke Fountain·2026-07-21T16:30:11.000Z
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This article is factual news reporting with standard journalistic practices. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It is straightforward news reporting that tracks recent increases in federal lobbying spending by AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic, comparing their political activity to established tech and defense firms. The article presents data from official disclosures to show how these companies are stepping up efforts to shape U.S. policy ahead of elections and potential IPOs.

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