# AI Companies Spend Record Amounts on US Lobbying Efforts

Major artificial intelligence companies are pouring unprecedented sums into lobbying the U.S. government, according to recent reports. This surge in spending aims to influence upcoming regulations on AI safety, ethics, and competitiveness. The record outlays highlight the industry's growing power and its urgency to shape policies that will define AI's future.

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### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.ft.com/content/d8a5f95e-3b6d-463a-a848-c9ef8e2394db) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:07:48 +0000