According to Axios, Meta has recently increased its investment in this area by establishing a new super political action committee (super PAC) and plans to spend tens of millions of dollars to address potential artificial intelligence regulatory policies at the state level. This new committee, named "American Technology Excellence Project," aims to oppose policies that are unfavorable to AI development.
Meta's move is intended to maintain its position in the technology industry and reflects its emphasis on the future development of artificial intelligence technology. In addition to the newly established super PAC, Meta also formed a political action committee in California last month to support candidates who are friendly to the technology industry, hoping to influence the outcome of the upcoming election.
The new super political action committee will be jointly operated by Republican veteran Brian Baker and the Democratic consulting firm "Hilltop Public Solutions." Its goal is to help politicians who support the technology industry win in the upcoming midterm elections. Rachel Holland, a spokesperson for Meta, stated that the committee will focus on promoting the leading position of American technology companies, advocating for the advancement of artificial intelligence, and helping parents better control how their children use online applications and AI technologies.
The focus on parental control stems from public concerns about child safety issues caused by artificial intelligence. Meta has drawn widespread attention due to leaked internal documents showing that its chatbots were allowed to have "romantic" conversations with children. In addition, whistleblowers have indicated that Meta may have concealed research data related to child safety, which has affected Meta's image among the public.
At present, Meta has not disclosed which states the super PAC will focus on, nor has it specified how many staff members the committee will employ. Meanwhile, multiple states are proposing bills related to AI regulation. According to statistics, over 1,000 AI-related bills were introduced in all 50 U.S. states during the 2025 legislative session. California has already passed two bills that are awaiting the governor Gavin Newsom's signature or veto. These bills aim to strengthen AI regulation, especially to protect the safety of minors and vulnerable users.
Brian Rice, Meta's vice president of public policy, stated that the establishment of the organization aims to support state-level candidates who defend AI development and protect the technology industry's position across the country. Tech companies in Silicon Valley are also actively taking actions to limit the ability of states to pass AI-related legislation, believing that these "fragmented" policies would create compliance challenges for businesses and slow down innovation.
Key points:
1️⃣ Meta established a super PAC called "American Technology Excellence Project," investing tens of millions of dollars to counter AI regulatory policies.
2️⃣ The new committee is operated by experienced political figures, aiming to support candidates who are friendly to the technology industry.
3️⃣ Several states have proposed AI regulatory proposals, and California has already passed bills waiting for the governor's signature or veto.
