Big tech and AI companies are spending heavily on lobbying as regulators intensify their focus. Meta led all firms with $5.9 million in Q3 2026 lobbying spending. OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia together spent about $7.5 million in the same quarter, a 22% jump from the prior three months. Since 2024, those three have poured roughly $37 million into federal lobbying efforts. Nvidia's spending has grown nearly ninefold compared to 2024 levels. Congress is now weighing at least 99 AI-related bills, pushing these firms to lobby for antitrust exemptions and protections around AI security collaboration.
The FTC and SEC are tightening scrutiny around how companies disclose their AI data practices. The FTC warns that updating privacy policies only after AI features launch can create legal exposure. The SEC is examining whether AI-related disclosures accurately reflect how systems are built and deployed. eBay is among the companies adjusting its approach, updating its global privacy policy on November 26, 2026, to spell out how it uses customer data for AI training and how it automates monitoring of listings, images, and videos that affect seller accounts.
On the product and deal front, Cohere is moving to acquire AISLE, a firm that uses AI to uncover unknown software vulnerabilities. AISLE identified over 500 vulnerabilities across more than 100 codebases in its first year. The acquisition will also establish a new cybersecurity hub in Prague, Czech Republic. Meanwhile, Walt, a Telegram-based app, is letting users connect AI agents—Mira, ChatGPT, and Claude—to handle trading tasks like pulling live prices, reviewing positions, and placing orders, all within user-controlled funded accounts.
Market signals around AI remain mixed. Asian shares and US futures climbed as strong tech earnings eased valuation concerns, with the MSCI Asia Pacific Index up 0.9% and South Korea's Kospi jumping 3%, led by chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. Taiwan's Taiex rose 1.28% after Super Micro Computer raised its sales outlook on strong AI demand, with TSMC also gaining. Yet some investors are rotating into safer sectors like utilities and consumer staples, which offer about a 2.6% dividend yield, as a hedge against the high valuations and risk concentrated in AI infrastructure stocks.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stressed that AI safety needs to keep pace with AI capability, calling for zero-trust systems that limit agent access and enforce minimum privileges. In a separate development, Cangooroo launched an AI-powered Smart Planner and co-pilot for travel agents, claiming it boosted tourism sales by 25% for its clients through personalized itinerary suggestions driven by machine learning.
Key Takeaways
- Meta spent $5.9 million on lobbying in Q3 2026, the most among big tech firms.
- OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia collectively spent $7.5 million on federal lobbying in Q3 2026, up 22% from the previous quarter.
- The FTC warns that updating privacy policies after AI features launch can create legal risk for companies.
- eBay is updating its global privacy policy on November 26, 2026, to disclose AI training and automated monitoring practices.
- Cohere is acquiring AISLE, which found over 500 vulnerabilities across 100+ codebases, and will open a cybersecurity hub in Prague.
- Walt now lets users connect Mira, ChatGPT, and Claude AI agents for trading via Telegram, with full user control over funded accounts.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calls for zero-trust AI agent systems where safety advances as fast as capability.
- Asian markets rebounded on strong tech earnings, with South Korea's Kospi up 3% and Taiwan's Taiex up 1.28%.
- Investors are shifting to consumer staples and utilities as a hedge, drawn by about a 2.6% dividend yield amid AI stock risk.
- Cangooroo's AI Smart Planner claims to have boosted tourism sales by 25% for its clients.
eBay Updates Global Privacy Policy with AI Training and Monitoring Disclosures
eBay is updating its global privacy policy on November 26, 2026. The update adds details about automated monitoring of listings, images, videos, and other user content. It also explains how eBay uses customer data for AI training. The changes clarify how the company handles automated decisions that affect seller accounts.
FTC and SEC Scrutiny Increases Pressure for Transparent AI Data Disclosures
The FTC and SEC are increasing scrutiny of how companies disclose their AI data practices. The FTC warns that updating policies after AI features launch can create legal risk. The SEC focuses on whether AI disclosures accurately reflect system development and deployment. Companies should clearly describe how customer data is used, especially for training AI models.
Meta Leads Big Tech Lobbying as AI Labs Push for Antitrust Exemptions
Meta spent $5.9 million lobbying in the third quarter of 2026, the most among big tech firms. OpenAI and Anthropic also lobbied lawmakers on antitrust protections for AI security collaboration. Anthropic focused on a bill allowing AI labs to share information on security risks. OpenAI discussed proposed antitrust protections for AI information sharing.
Major AI Companies Increase Lobbying Spending Amid Regulatory Pressure
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia spent about $7.5 million on federal lobbying in the third quarter, a 22% increase from the previous quarter. Since 2024, the three companies have spent roughly $37 million on lobbying. Nvidia's spending rose nearly ninefold from 2024 to 2025. The increases come as Congress considers at least 99 AI-related bills.
Walt Launches AI Perpetuals Trading with Mira, ChatGPT, and Claude
Walt, a Telegram-based app, now lets users connect AI agents like Mira, ChatGPT, and Claude for trading. The agents can pull live prices, review positions, and place orders. Trading happens only in a dedicated funded account that users control. Users can monitor every action and disconnect an agent at any time.
Asian shares and US futures climb on AI trade rebound
Asian shares and US futures rose after strong tech earnings eased AI valuation worries. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.9%. South Korea's Kospi Index jumped 3%, led by chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. SpaceX and Tesla also sparked interest with a potential merger report.
Cohere to acquire AISLE to boost AI security
Cohere plans to acquire AISLE, a company that uses AI to find unknown software vulnerabilities. AISLE discovered over 500 vulnerabilities across more than 100 codebases in its first year. The deal will also bring a new cybersecurity hub to Prague, Czech Republic. Cohere aims to help organizations use AI safely while keeping control of their data.
Taiwan stock index rebounds as Supermicro lifts sales outlook
Taiwan's Taiex index rose 1.28% after Super Micro Computer raised its sales forecast on strong AI demand. Tech stocks led the gains, including TSMC, which added 0.62%. Samsung and SK Hynix's rally also helped Korean and Taiwanese chipmakers. The index had fallen 3.43% since the start of October before this rebound.
Nvidia CEO calls for faster AI safety measures
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said AI safety must advance as quickly as AI capability. He stressed using a zero-trust system for AI agents to limit their access and reduce hacking risks. Huang explained that autonomous systems should have minimum privileges and restricted tools. He believes safety and capability are equally important for future AI development.
AI trade drives investors toward safety stocks as hedge
Investors are shifting from high-risk growth stocks to safer sectors like utilities and consumer staples amid the AI boom. Consumer staples offer steady cash flow and about a 2.6% dividend yield, providing a buffer during market dips. In contrast, AI infrastructure stocks like data center hosts trade at high valuations with more risk. This shift mirrors panic buying before a hurricane.
Cangooroo AI Tool Boosts Tourism Sales by 25 Percent
Cangooroo launched its Smart Planner and AI-powered co-pilot for travel agents. The tool uses machine learning to analyze customer data and suggest personalized travel itineraries. According to Cangooroo, this technology helped increase tourism sales by 25 percent for its clients. The AI co-pilot gives travel agents real-time recommendations to improve their services.
Sources
- eBay Expands Automated Monitoring, AI Training Disclosures In Global Privacy Policy Update
- FTC, SEC Scrutiny Raises Stakes for AI Data Disclosures
- Exclusive: Meta tops Big Tech lobbying as AI labs talk antitrust
- Boom in Major AI Company Spending on Lobbyists
- Walt plans AI perpetuals trading with Mira, ChatGPT, and Claude
- Asian shares, US futures rise on AI-trade revival
- How Cohere Targets Agentic AI Security via AISLE Acquisition
- Taiex rebounds led by AI stocks as Supermicro raises sales outlook
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: 'We have to accelerate AI safety'
- Expanding AI trade is turning safety stocks into a 'Texas hedge'
- Travel 2 Latam
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