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

Total Federal AI Lobbying Spend
$200K
Across 9 quarters tracked · Influence Score: 0/100

Quarterly Federal Lobbying Breakdown

YearQuarterAmount
2024Q1$20K
2024Q2$25K
2024Q3$25K
2024Q4$30K
2025Q1$25K
2025Q2$25K
2025Q3$20K
2025Q4$20K
2026Q1$15K

Key Bills Lobbied On

  • 1California AB 2105 (AI Copyright and Training Data Transparency Act)
  • 2H.R. 5512 (No AI FRAUD Act)
  • 3S. 3501 (AI Labeling Act)

Public Position on AI Regulation

Supports balanced copyright frameworks that recognize both creator rights and the value of AI innovation. Favors industry-led content provenance standards and opposes mandatory licensing requirements for AI training data that would be impractical for smaller companies.

Key Lobbyists

FS
Franklin Square Group

Campaign Contributions

Total: $4K across 2 recipients

DRep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA)
$2K
RRep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
$2K

Focus Areas

Copyright and AI training dataContent provenance and authenticityGenerative AI creative toolsDigital art and creator economy

Notable Actions

  • →Named defendant in landmark copyright lawsuit by visual artists over AI training data usage
  • →Implemented C2PA content provenance metadata in generated images
  • →Engaged with congressional AI caucus on balancing creator rights with AI innovation
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Midjourney spent on AI lobbying?

Midjourney has spent a total of $200K on federal AI lobbying. The most recent quarterly filing was for $15K in Q1 2026.

What AI bills has Midjourney lobbied on?

Midjourney has lobbied on 3 AI-related bills, including California AB 2105 (AI Copyright and Training Data Transparency Act), H.R. 5512 (No AI FRAUD Act), S. 3501 (AI Labeling Act).

What is Midjourney's position on AI regulation?

Supports balanced copyright frameworks that recognize both creator rights and the value of AI innovation. Favors industry-led content provenance standards and opposes mandatory licensing requirements for AI training data that would be impractical for smaller companies.

Who are Midjourney's key AI lobbyists?

Midjourney employs 1 known lobbying firms and individuals for AI policy, including Franklin Square Group.

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

Midjourney has an influence score of 0/100, with a total political footprint of $204K across lobbying, PAC spending, and campaign contributions.