Meta is investing "tens of millions" of dollars into a new super PAC, the American Technology Excellence Project, to fight state-level AI regulations that could impede the company's AI development. The PAC, managed by Republican veteran Brian Baker and Democratic firm Hilltop Public Solutions, will back tech‑friendly candidates from both parties in upcoming elections. Meta says the group will promote U.S. tech leadership, advance AI progress, and give parents greater control over children’s exposure to AI tools, amid growing concerns about child safety and a wave of AI‑related bills across the states. Read more →

Meta has formed a new super PAC in California, dubbed Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across (Meta) California, to back state candidates who will adopt tech‑friendly policies, especially regarding artificial intelligence regulation. The group is funded with a budget reported to be in the tens of millions of dollars. Meta’s political push follows its extensive lobbying efforts, including $13.7 million spent this year and $8 million in the first quarter of 2025, positioning the company to shape upcoming elections and regulatory debates in the state. Read more →