Sam Altman downplayed OpenAI's lobbying during Capitol Hill meetings, but Q1 2026 federal lobbying hit $1.02M as AI adopts crypto's political playbook.

The OpenAI CEO’s trip comes as the dust settles on the president’s executive order addressing advanced AI models with nerve-wracking cyber capabilities.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order about AI this week, which Altman voiced support for.

The OpenAI CEO is scheduled to sit down with House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, among others

WASHINGTON, June 3 : OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will advocate against proposals that AI developers obtain U.S. government approval before releasing new models to the public during his…

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was expected to meet with lawmakers and White House officials Wednesday in Washington, D.C., a company spokesperson said.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will advocate against proposals that AI developers obtain U.S. government approval before releasing new models to the public, according to a company…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced he will abstain from making political donations this election cycle, distancing himself from Silicon Valley's growing influence in politics.

Sam Altman downplayed OpenAI's lobbying during Capitol Hill meetings, but Q1 2026 federal lobbying hit $1.02M as AI adopts crypto's political playbook.

Altman meets with lawmakers, White House officials in Washington, DC visit to urge increased government funding, reduced regulation