OpenAI significantly expanded its lobbying efforts in 2024, spending $1.76 million compared to $260,000 in 2023. According to a disclosure filed on January 22, as reported by James O’Donnell, the company spent $510,000 in the last quarter alone. The AI company hired several key personnel, including former Senate staffers, to strengthen its government relations team. OpenAI’s lobbying focuses on various areas including AI research legislation, energy infrastructure for AI development, and national security partnerships. While this represents a major increase in lobbying spending, it remains significantly lower than other tech giants like Meta, which spent over $24 million in 2024. The company’s efforts align with its growing involvement in shaping U.S. AI policy and infrastructure development.