Tech and AI industry
The network of technology companies, trade associations, PACs, and individual donors that lobby to shape AI regulation, data privacy laws, antitrust enforcement, and content moderation policy.
Tracked direct giving
$0
Tracked donations to candidate
$0
Connections
13
Coalition view
Tech and AI industry operates as part of a multi-committee coalition with Amazon PAC, TechNet PAC, TechNet, Meta Platforms PAC, BSA | The Software Alliance, Microsoft, NVIDIA Corp, AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC, INTEL CORPORATION, Microsoft PAC (MSPAC), Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), Apple, Google/Alphabet NetPAC, Apple PAC, Meta Platforms, Intel PAC, Alphabet/Google, Internet Association PAC (CCIA), Nvidia PAC and Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA). Combined tracked totals across all coalition members below give the figure most public sources quote (Sludge, JNS, OpenSecrets).
Combined tracked giving
$7,398,157
Combined tracked receipts
$226,999
Combined lobbying spend
$13,320,000
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Relationships
| Type | Connected To | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocated against | Kids Online Safety Act (S.1409, 118th Congress) | Tech industry opposed the Kids Online Safety Act, arguing it would lead to censorship and age verification mandates | Source |
| Advocated for | Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI (EO 14110) | Tech industry supported voluntary AI commitments and the executive order framework over binding legislation | Source |
| Has as instrument | TechNet | TechNet is a bipartisan CEO network lobbying for innovation-friendly policy | Editorial |
| Has as instrument | BSA | The Software Alliance | BSA represents software companies on IP, cybersecurity, and AI governance | Editorial |
| Has as instrument | Intel PAC | Intel PAC supports candidates favorable to semiconductor and AI chip interests | Editorial |
| Has as instrument | Nvidia PAC | Nvidia PAC supports candidates favorable to AI computing and GPU policy | Editorial |
| Has as instrument | Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) | CCIA is a leading trade association for the internet and tech industry | Editorial |
| Coalition with | Alphabet/Google | Alphabet/Google is the largest internet company and a leading member of CCIA and ITI | Editorial |
| Coalition with | Apple | Apple is the largest consumer electronics company, central to antitrust and privacy debates | Editorial |
| Has as instrument | Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) | ITI represents global tech companies on AI, privacy, and export control policy | Editorial |
| Coalition with | Meta Platforms | Meta Platforms is a leading social media and AI company | Editorial |
| Coalition with | Microsoft | Microsoft is the largest enterprise software and cloud company, leading AI investment through OpenAI | Editorial |
| Coalition with | AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | Amazon operates the largest cloud platform (AWS) and is a major AI services provider | Editorial |