According to the latest federal lobbying disclosure filings, Anthropic’s lobbying expenditures in the first half of 2026 have already exceeded its full-year total from last year. In the second quarter, Anthropic spent nearly $2 million on lobbying, focusing on issues such as export controls, cybersecurity, and AI safety standards. Anthropic’s lobbying spending in the first half of this year has surpassed $3.5 million, significantly higher than its full-year 2025 total of $3.1 million.
Anthropic's Q1-Q2 2026 lobbying expenditures exceed its 2025 total.
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Anthropic spent over $3.5 million on lobbying in Q1–Q2 2026, surpassing its full-year 2025 total of $3.1 million. Nearly $2 million was spent in Q2 alone, as the company lobbied on export controls, cybersecurity, and AI safety standards. On-chain data shows increased engagement with regulatory bodies during this period. Industry observers note that efforts to influence policy may impact Proof of Work (PoW) and other blockchain technologies.
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