Anthropic more than doubled its spending from $280,000 to $720,000

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Relevant to understanding how AI safety-focused companies like Anthropic are engaging with U.S. federal policymakers, and the broader trend of AI industry lobbying shaping regulatory outcomes in 2024-2025.

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AI companies significantly increased federal lobbying expenditures in 2024, with 648 companies spending on AI lobbying versus 458 in 2023. Anthropic more than doubled its spending from $280,000 to $720,000, while major tech firms like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI also ramped up engagement. This reflects growing industry effort to shape U.S. AI policy amid regulatory uncertainty.

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•648 companies spent on AI lobbying in 2024 vs. 458 in 2023, a 141% year-over-year increase in participating organizations
•Anthropic more than doubled its federal lobbying spend from $280,000 to $720,000 in 2024
•Companies like Microsoft supported specific legislation such as the CREATE AI Act during this period
•Increased spending reflects industry response to regulatory uncertainty at the federal level
•Data compiled by OpenSecrets highlights the growing political footprint of AI companies in Washington

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