AMD's disclosure of a $60,000 lobbying expenditure in Q1 2025 on various industry-related issues reflects a corporate effort to influence policy for its own benefit. Such corporate lobbying activity can contribute to regulatory capture and the perpetuation of systems that favor business interests over public welfare, which is viewed negatively from an anti-fascist, progressive perspective.

Lobbying Update: $60,000 of ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES (AMD) lobbying was just disclosed

The contribution by AMD's PAC, with 75% of the total funds going to Democratic candidates, suggests an anti-authoritarian approach by supporting candidates generally perceived as upholding democratic and anti-fascist values, despite also giving a smaller portion to Republicans.

Advanced Micro Devices PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates

AMD's disclosure of $80,000 lobbying expenses indicates an attempt to influence policy and regulatory outcomes in the semiconductor arena. From an anti-fascist, progressive standpoint, such corporate political influence may undermine democratic processes and prioritize private interests over broad public welfare.

Lobbying Update: $80,000 of ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES INC. lobbying was just disclosed

AMD’s proactive measures to mitigate forced labor risks and decarbonize its supply chain—demonstrated through leadership roles in the Responsible Business Alliance and supplier sustainability audits—reflect robust ethical supply chain practices.

Advancing Our Impact: 2023-24 AMD Corporate Responsibility Report

AMD has emphasized responsible supply chain management by working closely with its manufacturing suppliers to reduce water usage and enforce responsible business practices through audits and expanded due diligence measures. These efforts promote ethical sourcing and labor practices.

AMD 2023-24 Corporate Responsibility Report: Advancing Sustainability, Collaboration and Inclusion

AMD's significant lobbying expenditure of $3.32 million, as documented by OpenSecrets, is indicative of corporate efforts to influence public policy. From an anti-fascist perspective, such corporate political influence reinforces power imbalances that can undermine progressive, worker-centric policies and democratic accountability.

Advanced Micro Devices Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets

AMD's decision to halt sales to conflict-affected regions reflects a proactive approach to upholding human rights and ethical business practices. By aligning with the UN Guiding Principles, the company is taking concrete steps to prevent complicity in human rights abuses, which is a positive indicator from an anti-fascist perspective.

AMD statement - Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

AMD is enforcing a responsible supply chain policy that requires direct suppliers to comply with strict ethical guidelines. By instituting monitoring of its supply chain for conflict minerals, AMD is proactively mitigating the risk of funding violent groups and human rights abuses, an action viewed positively from an anti-authoritarian and ethical business perspective.

Responsible Mineral Sourcing

AMD’s creation and management of a PAC, completely funded by voluntary employee contributions and conducted under rigorous legal and ethical guidelines, supports robust civic participation and transparent political engagement. This measured approach helps to ensure that political involvement is compliant and non-partisan, promoting democratic processes rather than authoritarian influences.

Public Policy Engagement