Policy/press release/2026-09-23

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Other AI Firms Hire Tennessee Lobbyists

OpenAI, Anthropic, and other artificial intelligence companies have reportedly hired lobbyists in Tennessee. This move indicates a growing interest from major AI firms in influencing state-level policy and legislation. Reports from Tennessee Lookout and Chattanooga Times Free Press confirm these companies' engagement with state political processes.

3 articles from 3 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.

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3 outlets covered “OpenAI, Anthropic, and Other AI Firms Hire Tennessee Lobbyists”. All of them report the following:

  • OpenAI hired lobbyists in Tennessee
  • Anthropic hired lobbyists in Tennessee
  • Other AI companies hired lobbyists in Tennessee

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