Our Scoring Formula

Every score starts with real evidence: votes, sponsorships, committee actions and public statements. Here's how it works.

OpenPolicy AI evaluates every U.S. senator's alignment with the five OECD AI Principles: inclusive growth, human-centered values, transparency, robustness and safety, and accountability. Every score traces back to a specific vote or quote with a source link.

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OECD AI Principles

The international framework for responsible AI governance — what we measure

1

Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Development & Well-being

AI should benefit all of humanity and promote inclusive growth

Key Indicators:

  • Equitable AI benefits across demographics
  • AI workforce training and transition support
  • Digital divide and rural access
  • Environmental sustainability of AI
  • Small business AI access
2

Human-Centered Values & Fairness

AI must respect human rights, democratic values, and diversity

Key Indicators:

  • Civil liberties protection from AI systems
  • Anti-discrimination in algorithmic decisions
  • Privacy protections for AI data collection
  • Democratic process integrity
  • Consent and individual autonomy
3

Transparency & Explainability

People should understand AI outcomes and be able to challenge them

Key Indicators:

  • Disclosure requirements for AI use
  • Algorithm transparency mandates
  • Right to explanation of AI decisions
  • AI content labeling and watermarking
  • Public reporting on government AI use
4

Robustness, Security & Safety

AI systems must be secure, safe, and robust throughout their lifecycle

Key Indicators:

  • AI testing and evaluation requirements
  • Cybersecurity standards for AI
  • Critical infrastructure AI protections
  • AI incident reporting
  • Safety benchmarks and red-teaming
5

Accountability

Organizations developing/deploying AI should be accountable

Key Indicators:

  • AI liability frameworks
  • Oversight body creation
  • Enforcement mechanisms
  • Whistleblower protections for AI harms
  • Redress mechanisms for affected individuals