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Lobbyists Rake in Record Revenue for Influencing AI Policy in Q3

2 November 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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2 November 2026

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regulatory

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Semiconductors

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United States

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Fusion42 · 2 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

AI-related lobbying spending hit a record nearly $60 million in Q3, driven by frontier labs and chipmakers preparing for increased federal oversight on AI safety, data centers, and chip exports ahead of the 120th Congress.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The surge in AI lobbying means new federal rules are coming your way soon. If you provide AI hardware or operate data centres, now is the time to engage your legal team and shape those rules.

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