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Latest Developments
Holland & Knight: AI Regulation — The New Compliance Frontier
Healthcare AI regulation at state level outpacing federal action. States filling the gap as Congress stalls.
Anthropic outspends OpenAI in biggest-ever lobbying quarter
Anthropic spent $1.6M vs OpenAI's $1.5M in Q1 2026. Meta topped at $7.1M. (Axios)
NEW: The AI Revolving Door — 53% of data center lobbyists are ex-government
Our investigation tracks who left government to lobby for AI companies, and which agencies are losing the most talent.
AI midterm money: Anthropic's $20M PAC and the race to buy Congress
AI-aligned PACs have raised tens of millions for 2026. We track every dollar to every candidate.
Colorado AI law effective date approaches (June 2026)
SB24-205, the nation's most comprehensive state AI law, takes effect in two months.
78 chatbot safety bills introduced across 27 states
Driven by Character.AI lawsuits and parental advocacy, chatbot safety bills are surging.
White House releases National AI Policy Framework recommendations
Signal shift toward federal preemption of state AI laws. Industry groups applaud move.
Eversheds Sutherland publishes global AI regulatory update
International AI regulation roundup covering EU, UK, China, and emerging frameworks worldwide.
Trump threatens to veto state AI laws under preemption EO
Executive order would assert federal authority over state AI regulation.
Minnesota SF 4689 passes two committees — AI in employment
Bill regulating AI use in hiring and employment decisions advances in Minnesota legislature.
Meta spends $7.1M on federal lobbying in Q1 2026
Largest quarterly spend by any AI company, focused on federal preemption.
White House AI legislative recommendations released
Detailed policy recommendations for Congress on AI governance framework, released March 24.
Top AI Lobbyists This Quarter
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View all →Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence
Comprehensive AI consumer protection legislation requiring developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems to use reasonable care to protect consumers from known or foreseeable risks of algorithmic discrimination. Establishes disclosure, impact assessment, and reporting requirements. Effective June 30, 2026.
California AI Transparency Act
Requires providers of generative AI systems to provide AI detection tools at no cost, include provenance data such as watermarks in AI-generated content, and maintain public documentation. Applies to systems that generate synthetic content including text, images, audio, and video. Effective August 2, 2026.
Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act
Would have required developers of large AI models costing over $100M to train to implement safety protocols, conduct pre-release testing, and maintain the ability to shut down models. Vetoed by Governor Newsom in September 2024 citing concerns about stifling innovation.
Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act
Requires employers using AI to analyze video interviews of job applicants to notify applicants beforehand, explain how the AI works, and obtain consent. Applicants may request deletion of their video and that a human review any AI-based evaluation. First-of-its-kind law regulating AI in hiring.
Automated Employment Decision Tools
Requires employers and employment agencies in New York City using automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) to conduct independent bias audits and provide notice to job candidates. Prohibits use of AEDTs unless they have been subject to a bias audit within the past year.
AI Regulation by State
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Latest Analysis
View all →Anthropic Outspends OpenAI: The AI Lobbying Arms Race Heats Up (Q1 2026)
For the first time, Anthropic's federal lobbying topped OpenAI's — and the numbers tell a bigger story about AI's influence in Washington
Anthropic outspent OpenAI in federal lobbying for the first time in Q1 2026, spending $1.6M vs OpenAI's $1.5M. Meta topped all AI companies at $7.1M. The seven biggest tech companies spent $50M+ on lobbying in just nine months.
Colorado SB24-205: The Most Comprehensive State AI Law Yet
Colorado's SB24-205 sets the standard for state-level AI regulation, requiring algorithmic discrimination impact assessments and consumer disclosures for high-risk AI systems.
AI Lobbying Spending Surges 400% Since 2022
Major tech companies spent over $100M on AI-related lobbying in 2025, with Meta leading at $28.4M and newcomers like OpenAI increasing spend 7x year-over-year.
Did You Know?
Meta spent $7.1 million on AI lobbying in a single quarter — more than most companies spend in a year.
Source: Q1 2026 Senate LDA filings
78 chatbot safety bills were introduced across 27 states in 2026, largely driven by lawsuits against Character.AI.
Source: MultiState tracking data
Only 6 states have actually enacted AI-specific laws, despite 1,500+ bills being introduced nationwide.
Source: NCSL AI legislation database
Anthropic outspent OpenAI on lobbying for the first time in Q1 2026 — $1.6M vs $1.5M.
Source: Senate lobbying disclosures
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Data sources: Senate LDA filings, NCSL, MultiState, FEC, and public records. See our methodology for details.