OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies hire Tennessee lobbyists

At least 11 AI and data center companies have hired lobbyists in Tennessee amid public backlash regarding data centers and surveillance technology. Newly filed state ethics records confirm the move by firms including OpenAI and Anthropic.
America’s leading artificial intelligence companies started lobbying in Tennessee this year amid growing backlash to data centers and cameras using the technology. At least 11 companies tied to artificial intelligence and data centers have hired lobbyists in Tennessee, newly filed records with the state ethics board show. Anthropic, OpenAI, the Data Center Coalition and the […]
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