Lobbying Surge on AI Policy as Tech Giants Seek Government Partnership

More than 500 organizations have lobbied the WHITE House and Congress on artificial intelligence policy in 2024, doubling 2023's engagement levels. The Financial Times reports this surge reflects the industry's strategic push to influence regulation during a pivotal debate phase.

Tony Samp of DLA Piper notes a paradigm shift: "The business community now views the US government as a key partner and validator of emerging technologies." OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reinforced this stance during Federal Reserve meetings, advocating for federal adoption of AI systems.

Disclosure records reveal OpenAI allocated $380,000 to lobbying efforts as early as 2023. The activity coincides with Washington's escalating scrutiny of AI's societal impacts and the technology's rapid enterprise adoption.