Meta, a technology and artificial intelligence company, has announced the launch of a super PAC aimed at supporting candidates opposing strict regulations in the AI sector. This initiative comes ahead of the 2026 elections in California.
Formation of the Super PAC and Company Goals
According to Politico, Meta is forming a new super PAC named Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across California. This PAC will support candidates rejecting strict tech regulations, particularly those related to artificial intelligence.
Campaign Financing
The company has not disclosed the exact amount it will spend, but the figures are expected to match significant efforts previously led by companies such as Uber and Airbnb. Meta has already spent substantial amounts, including $518,000 on lobbying and $219,800 in donations to political committees and individual candidates.
Competition with Other Forces in California's Political Arena
Meta is not alone in its efforts. Airbnb also has its own super PAC and plans to support candidates in the 2026 elections who back the tourism industry. Additionally, other PACs like Leading the Future have emerged to support activists countering the AI safety movement.
Meta's initiatives in the political sphere underline the growing competition among tech companies in California. The formation of a super PAC and active campaign financing could significantly influence the future of tech policy.
