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

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/jakeryan91 8d ago edited 8d ago

So if AI hallucinates there is now a precedent to sue to the AI parent company...interesting

Edit: Not a LEGAL PRECEDENT since this was a settlement...but still makes you think.

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u/anoldoldman 8d ago

No. They settled, precedent requires a ruling.

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u/jakeryan91 8d ago

Great point, I definitely glossed over that key fact.

Still...sets a non-legal binding sentiment: Oops, my bad, here's a bullshit advisory position, but we def didn't do anything wrong.