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Cohere AI Lobbying: How Much They Spend and What They Want

Total Federal AI Lobbying Spend
$800K
Across 9 quarters tracked · Influence Score: 1/100

Quarterly Federal Lobbying Breakdown

YearQuarterAmount
2024Q1$50K
2024Q2$55K
2024Q3$60K
2024Q4$65K
2025Q1$80K
2025Q2$90K
2025Q3$100K
2025Q4$110K
2026Q1$120K

Key Bills Lobbied On

  • 1S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act)
  • 2H.R. 6580 (AI Transparency Act)
  • 3S. 3952 (Future of AI Innovation Act)

Public Position on AI Regulation

Supports innovation-friendly AI regulation with clear standards for enterprise deployments. Advocates for open-weight model approaches and opposes overly prescriptive compliance requirements that would disproportionately burden smaller AI companies. Favors industry self-regulation paired with government oversight.

Key Lobbyists

IL
Invariant LLC
AG
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld

Campaign Contributions

Total: $10K across 2 recipients

RSen. Todd Young (R-IN)
$5K
DSen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
$5K

Focus Areas

Enterprise AI deploymentOpen-weight model advocacyAI safety standards for business applicationsInternational AI trade and standards

Notable Actions

  • →Testified before Senate Commerce Committee on enterprise AI safety and open-weight models
  • →Signed voluntary AI safety commitments with the White House alongside major AI labs
  • →Published enterprise AI governance framework adopted by several Fortune 500 companies
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Cohere spent on AI lobbying?

Cohere has spent a total of $800K on federal AI lobbying. The most recent quarterly filing was for $120K in Q1 2026.

What AI bills has Cohere lobbied on?

Cohere has lobbied on 3 AI-related bills, including S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act), H.R. 6580 (AI Transparency Act), S. 3952 (Future of AI Innovation Act).

What is Cohere's position on AI regulation?

Supports innovation-friendly AI regulation with clear standards for enterprise deployments. Advocates for open-weight model approaches and opposes overly prescriptive compliance requirements that would disproportionately burden smaller AI companies. Favors industry self-regulation paired with government oversight.

Who are Cohere's key AI lobbyists?

Cohere employs 2 known lobbying firms and individuals for AI policy, including Invariant LLC, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.

How does Cohere's lobbying compare to other AI companies?

Cohere has an influence score of 1/100, with a total political footprint of $810K across lobbying, PAC spending, and campaign contributions.