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AI companies upped their federal lobbying spend in 2024 amid regulatory uncertainty | TechCrunch

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648 companies spent more on AI lobbying in 2024 versus 458 in 2023 , according to OpenSecrets .

OpenAI , Anthropic , and Cohere set aside $2.71 million combined for their 2024 federal lobbying initiatives.

President Donald Trump has signaled his intention to largely deregulate the industry, clearing what he perceives as roadblocks to U.S. dominance in AI .