OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman addresses questions about the artificial intelligence industry’s political lobbying following a visit to Capitol Hill. Reporting from The Hill says Altman attempted to distance himself from the sector’s broad lobbying efforts during the current election cycle amid increased scrutiny of the millions of dollars AI companies spend related to federal midterms and primaries. The accounts describe Altman’s comments coming shortly after he met with lawmakers on Wednesday. When asked about OpenAI’s role in primaries—an area where public attention has focused on campaign activity and related political influence—Altman responds by trying to clarify or limit his association with the wider lobbying push. The reporting frames the exchange as part of a broader debate over corporate political spending in the AI sector and its impact on lawmakers. While the details of Altman’s specific statements are not fully included in the provided excerpts, the coverage consistently emphasizes his effort to separate his personal or company-level position from the industry’s larger lobbying and spending footprint.