Aug 26 (Reuters) - Meta is setting up a new

California-focused political action committee (PAC) to back

state-level candidates favoring lighter regulation of

technology, particularly artificial intelligence, Politico

reported on Tuesday.

The group, named Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across

(Meta) California - a 'super' PAC, will support candidates for

state offices from either party who advocate AI innovation over

stringent rules, the report said.

The Facebook and Instagram parent plans to spend tens of

millions of dollars through the PAC, potentially positioning the

company among the state's top political spenders ahead of the

2026 governor race, Politico said.

Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Reuters could not independently verify the report.