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Anthropic, OpenAI and Nvidia each hit record spending on federal lobbying in the third quarter of 2026, according to federal disclosures reviewed by The Verge. Nvidia led the group at $2.2 million, followed by Anthropic at $2.1 million and OpenAI at $1.5 million. The spending reflects intensifying efforts by leading AI companies to influence policy in Washington as regulations around artificial intelligence and related technologies advance through Congress and federal agencies.