"Meta's pro-AI PAC, called the American Technology Excellence Project, is the company's latest effort to combat policies it sees as harmful to the development of AI. Last month, Meta launched a California-focused PAC to back tech-friendly candidates in state races. Axios reports that Meta's new super PAC will be run by Republican veteran Brian Baker and Democratic consulting firm Hilltop Public Solutions, and will work to elect tech-friendly politicians from both parties in next year's midterm elections."
"Rachel Holland, a Meta spokesperson, told the outlet that the super PAC will focus on promoting and defending U.S. tech companies and leadership, advocating for AI progress, and putting parents in charge of how their children experience online apps and AI technologies. The focus on parental control comes amid comes growing child safety concerns surrounding AI tools. Meta has come under particular scrutiny after leaked internal documents showed the company's chatbots were allowed to have "romantic" chats with kids."
Meta is investing tens of millions into a new super PAC, the American Technology Excellence Project, to oppose state tech policies that could hinder AI advancement. The super PAC will be led by Republican Brian Baker and Democratic firm Hilltop Public Solutions and will work to elect tech-friendly candidates from both parties in next year's midterms. The PAC will promote U.S. tech leadership, advocate AI progress, and emphasize parental control over children's online and AI experiences. States introduced more than 1,000 AI-related bills in 2025. In California, SB 243 and SB 53 await the governor's decision. Meta faced scrutiny after leaked documents showed chatbots having "romantic" chats with kids and whistleblower claims of suppressed child-safety research.
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