Thursday, 23 April, 2026
Big Tech AI Lobbying Surges as Google, Meta, and OpenAI Spend Millions on Policy
By Isha
Lobbying expenditures by major AI players like Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic have reached record levels as they seek to influence global technology regulations. Companies are spending millions to shape policies surrounding AI safety, copyright, and competition. This surge reflects the high stakes of upcoming legislation, with tech giants aiming to ensure that new frameworks support innovation while addressing mounting government concerns over the ethical.
Read full story at Economic Times