Meta to spend tens of millions on pro-AI super PAC

Group 1 - Meta plans to launch a super PAC named "Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across California" to support candidates favoring a light-touch approach to AI regulation [1][2] - The company intends to invest tens of millions into this new PAC, with the aim of influencing California's regulatory environment to avoid stifling innovation in AI [2] - Meta's lobbying efforts have previously targeted legislation that could impose stricter regulations on AI firms, such as requiring safety protocol disclosures [2] Group 2 - The new PAC indicates Meta's strategy to influence statewide elections, including the upcoming governor's race in 2026 [3] - Meta has already contributed to various down-ballot candidates from both political parties, showcasing its bipartisan approach to political contributions [3]