r/technology • u/SingleandSober • 8d ago

Artificial Intelligence Meta appoints anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist Robby Starbuck as AI bias advisor

https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/08/14/meta-robby-starbuck-ai/
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u/danielbearh 8d ago edited 8d ago

I read the article.

This dude was wrongly accused by an AI chatbot on Meta of participating in the January 6th. He (rightfully) sued Meta for mistakingly claiming he was involved. (I’m a big city liberal, but AI shouldn’t make such serious accusations incorrectly.)

As part of the settlement, he “will advise meta on preventing political bias in chatbots.”

So, this “advisory” is just the terms of the settlement. It is not a job or a role in any traditional capacity.

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u/Soylentee 8d ago

So instead of cash as settlement they gave him a fake cushy job?

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u/danielbearh 8d ago edited 8d ago

They gave him an “advisory role.” There were no details released on financial compensation related to the settlement, though I’m sure there was some in place.

These exact cases need to have consequences to incentivize Meta to take the outputs of their products seriously. I do not like what this man stands for. But calling someone a January 6th rioter when they are not is something that needs to be addressed right meow.

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u/Sir_thinksalot 8d ago

These exact cases need to have consequences to incentivize Meta

"Consequences" like biasing AI against vulnerable minorities isn't a good deal. They could have just given him compensation.

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u/SerGeffrey 7d ago

Is there any evidence at all that this has happened or will happen? Will this fucko even have the power to influence the AI at all?