Meta Withdraws $25 Million from Its Midterms Push

The company outlined a $65 million budget last year when it embarked on an effort to elect state politicians friendly to the A.I. industry.

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2026-10-16 20:58 · New York Times Technology
Meta Withdraws $25 Million from Its Midterms Push

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