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24. September 2025
Meta Unveils Super Pac To Fuel Pro-Industry Stance On Ai Regulation
Meta has launched a super PAC aimed at supporting state political candidates who oppose restrictive AI regulation. The American Technology Excellence Project (ATEP) will allocate tens of millions of dollars to its cause, with the goal of promoting U.S. technology companies, encouraging AI progress, and empowering parents to take charge of how their kids experience online apps and AI technologies.
The creation of ATEP comes as states across the country are introducing a patchwork of inconsistent regulations that threaten homegrown innovation and investments in AI. According to Meta VP of Public Policy Brian Rice, state lawmakers are uniquely positioned to ensure that America remains a global technology leader. “Amid a growing patchwork of inconsistent regulations that threaten homegrown innovation and investments in AI, state lawmakers are uniquely positioned to ensure that America remains a global technology leader,” Rice stated in a prepared statement.
The ATEP’s areas of focus will be multifaceted, with a primary emphasis on advocating for U.S. technology companies and leadership. This will involve supporting candidates who share Meta’s views on the importance of promoting AI innovation and growth, while also encouraging states to adopt more business-friendly regulations that promote competition and entrepreneurship.
In addition to its advocacy efforts, ATEP will also focus on educating parents about the benefits and risks associated with AI technologies. As AI becomes increasingly ubiquitous in our daily lives, it is essential that parents are equipped with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their children’s use of these technologies. By empowering parents to take charge, ATEP aims to promote a more balanced and responsible approach to AI development.
The launch of ATEP comes at a time when states across the country are introducing a range of initiatives aimed at regulating AI development. In recent months, several states have enacted or advanced laws governing the use of AI in various contexts, including employment, housing, and healthcare. For example, California has introduced a bill that would require AI systems to be designed with transparency and accountability in mind, while Colorado has passed a law that imposes strict regulations on the use of facial recognition technology.
While these state-level initiatives have been welcomed by some as a necessary step towards ensuring public safety and preventing bias in AI decision-making, others have raised concerns about their potential impact on innovation and economic growth. By supporting candidates who oppose restrictive AI regulation, ATEP aims to promote a more business-friendly approach that balances the need for accountability with the need for progress.
The ATEP’s efforts are also seen as a response to the growing influence of the federal government in shaping state-level policy on AI. In recent years, the Trump administration has taken a generally supportive stance towards the AI industry, framing it as key to American economic prosperity. With the federal government supporting growth in the AI industry, 1,100 state-level tech policy proposals have been introduced in 2025 aimed at curbing unregulated AI development.
However, while some states are embracing this approach, others are taking a more cautious approach. In July, the Senate declined a 10-year ban on state AI regulation, citing concerns about the potential impact on innovation and economic growth. This decision reflects the growing divide between lawmakers who support stricter regulations on AI development and those who believe that the industry needs more freedom to innovate.
As AI companies continue to navigate this complex regulatory landscape, it is essential that they engage with policymakers and stakeholders to promote a more balanced approach that balances accountability with progress. By supporting state-level candidates who share its views on the importance of promoting AI innovation and growth, ATEP aims to play a key role in shaping this debate.
In related news, several tech executives have launched their own super PAC network aimed at opposing stringent AI regulation. Led by Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI President Greg Brockman, Leading the Future is seeking to promote a more business-friendly approach that balances accountability with progress. This initiative reflects the growing divide between lawmakers who support stricter regulations on AI development and those who believe that the industry needs more freedom to innovate.
As the debate over AI regulation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the future of this technology will depend on how effectively we can balance our concerns about accountability with our desire for innovation and economic growth. By supporting state-level candidates who share its views on the importance of promoting AI innovation and growth, ATEP aims to play a key role in shaping this debate.
The launch of ATEP marks an important shift in the debate over AI regulation. As states across the country continue to introduce new initiatives aimed at regulating AI development, it is essential that policymakers and stakeholders engage with each other to promote a more balanced approach that balances accountability with progress. By supporting initiatives like ATEP, we can promote a more business-friendly environment that fosters progress while ensuring public safety and preventing bias in AI decision-making.
In the coming months and years, it will be essential to monitor the development of this debate and assess how effectively policymakers and stakeholders are able to balance our competing priorities. By promoting a more informed and nuanced approach to AI regulation, we can ensure that this technology is developed and deployed in ways that promote American prosperity and well-being.
The launch of ATEP represents an important milestone in the ongoing debate over AI regulation. As states across the country continue to introduce new initiatives aimed at regulating AI development, it is essential that policymakers and stakeholders engage with each other to promote a more balanced approach that balances accountability with progress.