According to Jin10, Anthropic’s lobbying expenditures in the first half of 2026 exceeded $3.5 million, surpassing the full-year total of $3.1 million in 2025. Anthropic’s second-quarter lobbying spending reached nearly $2 million, covering issues such as export controls, cybersecurity, and AI safety standards. OpenAI’s second-quarter lobbying spending amounted to $1.2 million, a record high. Google, Microsoft, and Meta reported second-quarter lobbying expenditures of $3.57 million, $2.69 million, and $5.99 million, respectively. Meta continues to face scrutiny from the U.S. Congress regarding measures for child protection online.
Anthropic's Q2 lobbying spending reaches $2M, exceeding its 2025 total
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On-chain data shows Anthropic spent over $3.5 million on lobbying in H1 2026, surpassing its 2025 total of $3.1 million. The company spent nearly $2 million in Q2 on export controls, cybersecurity, and AI safety. OpenAI spent $1.2 million in Q2, while Meta, Google, and Microsoft spent $5.99 million, $3.57 million, and $2.69 million respectively. New token listings remain a key focus for companies navigating regulatory changes.
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