Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about The AI Lobby and how we track AI regulation.
What is the The AI Lobby?
The AI Lobby is a nonpartisan, data-driven resource that tracks AI-related legislation, lobbying spending, and policy developments across all 50 states and the federal government. Our mission is to make AI policy transparent and accessible to everyone.
Where does your data come from?
We aggregate data from multiple public sources including Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), OpenSecrets.org, Federal Election Commission (FEC) records, and individual state legislature databases.
How many AI bills are being tracked?
We currently track over 1,500 AI-related bills across 45+ states. The number grows daily as new legislation is introduced. Our coverage includes bills at every stage — from introduction through enactment or defeat.
What counts as an 'AI bill'?
We track legislation that specifically addresses artificial intelligence, machine learning, automated decision systems, deepfakes/synthetic media, algorithmic accountability, and related technologies. We do not include general technology or privacy bills unless they have specific AI provisions.
How do you calculate state regulation scores?
Our regulation scores (1-10 scale) are based on a weighted composite of: number of enacted AI laws, scope of regulation (narrow vs. comprehensive), enforcement mechanisms, pending legislation pipeline, and regulatory agency activity. A score of 10 represents the most restrictive approach; 1 represents the most permissive.
How accurate are the lobbying spending figures?
Federal lobbying figures come directly from Senate LDA filings, which are legally required disclosures. State lobbying figures come from individual state disclosure databases. We report the AI-related portion of total lobbying spend based on issue codes and disclosure reports. Actual AI-related spending may be higher, as some lobbying touches AI without being specifically coded as such.
Is The AI Lobby partisan?
No. We are nonpartisan and data-driven. We track policy from both major parties and all ideological perspectives. Our analysis focuses on what the data shows, not what any party or ideology says it should show.
How often is the data updated?
Lobbying data is updated quarterly when new LDA filings are released. Bill tracking is updated weekly. Federal policy events are added as they occur. State regulation scores are recalculated monthly.
Can I download the data?
Yes! Visit our Downloads page to access datasets in CSV and JSON formats. All data is free for non-commercial use with attribution.
Who built this?
The AI Lobby is part of TheDataProject.ai network — a portfolio of 60+ data-driven websites that aggregate public records to make government data accessible and transparent.