Policy Diffusion Research Dashboard

A comprehensive research tool for analyzing industry opposition and state-level policy diffusion in AI governance, data privacy, and platform accountability

Core Features

Case Study & Research Tools

Policy Domains

AI Governance

Algorithmic accountability, high-risk AI systems, impact assessments, and developer/deployer obligations

Data Privacy

Consumer data rights, opt-out mechanisms, disclosure requirements, and privacy protections

Platform Accountability

Content moderation, transparency requirements, and platform liability frameworks

Note: Additional domains like Frontier Models and Child Safety can be tracked by adding bills with those policy domains in the Bill Tracker.

Trigger Event Types

Introduction

First state to introduce legislation in a policy domain, setting the initial template for diffusion

Passage

Bill successfully passes legislature, creating a model for other states to adopt

Enactment

Bill signed into law, demonstrating political feasibility and triggering diffusion to other states

Federal Action

Federal legislation, executive order, or agency action that influences state-level policy activity

Major Incident

High-profile AI failure, data breach, or platform harm that catalyzes regulatory response

Advocacy Campaign

Coordinated advocacy effort across multiple states promoting similar policy solutions