Scale AI Ends Lobbying Relationship With SHW Partners

Why It Matters

Scale AI Inc. terminated its lobbying relationship with SHW Partners LLC, according to a lobbying disclosure filed July 27. The filing ends SHW Partners' representation of Scale AI on budget and appropriations, defense, and science and technology issues.

The termination comes as artificial intelligence companies continue expanding their engagement with Congress on defense, procurement and emerging technology policy.

SHW Partners' client roster included several larger lobbying clients. OKBL USA Holding Inc. generated $250,000 in lobbying fees across disclosed filings, Mesabi Metallics Co. LLC generated $240,000 and Divergent Technologies Inc. generated $74,997. Scale AI's lobbying expenditures were not disclosed in the available filings, making it difficult to assess the engagement's significance relative to the firm's broader business.

Broader Context

During its engagement with SHW Partners, Scale AI lobbied on budget and appropriations, defense, and science and technology issues. Across multiple quarterly filings, the company said its objective was to maintain positioning as an entrepreneur- and enterprise solution-oriented problem solver in the AI space, including national defense applications.

That strategy placed Scale AI within the broader congressional debate over artificial intelligence, defense modernization and national security. Rather than lobbying on specific legislation, the company's disclosures described a general policy engagement strategy focused on AI and defense priorities.

No specific legislation was identified in Scale AI's lobbying disclosure filings.

The Bottom Line

SHW Partners' work on behalf of Scale AI has concluded following the July 27 termination filing. The filing also highlights SHW Partners' congressional ties. Lobbyist Miller previously served as an aide to former Rep. Ric Keller (R-FL) during the 107th and 108th Congresses, from 2001 to 2005.

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