Meta to Invest ‘Tens of Millions' to Combat State-Level AI Bills

Group 1 - Meta is investing "tens of millions" in a super PAC to combat state-level proposals regulating AI and other technologies [1][2] - The American Technology Excellence Project aims to block poorly crafted state-level bills that could hinder the U.S. AI race against China, with 1,100 tech policy proposals introduced this year [2] - The super PAC will support state-level candidates who advocate for AI development and defend U.S. technology leadership [3] Group 2 - California is the most active state in regulating technology, with Meta spending $518,000 to lobby against certain tech bills [4] - Tech companies are urging the White House and Congress to pass legislation preventing states from regulating AI [4][5] - Industry representatives argue that state regulations would slow AI development and prefer federal legislation to avoid a patchwork of state laws [5] Group 3 - Advocates for state legislation argue that the federal government has not passed comprehensive AI legislation and that states should protect their citizens [6] - The Senate rejected a proposed 10-year moratorium on state-level AI regulations with a 99-1 vote, raising concerns about regulating powerful technology [6]