Google finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute as it files a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought by activist Robby Starbuck. Starbuck alleges that Google’s AI system wrongly linked him to various controversial events, similar to claims he previously made against Meta.
In contrast, Meta opted to settle with Starbuck and even engaged him as an advisor to address perceived biases in its AI chatbot. Despite Starbuck seeking substantial damages of $15 million from Google, the company contends that his assertions stem from a misuse of developer tools, lacking concrete evidence of harm caused to any individual.
Notably, no US court has yet granted damages for defamation caused by an AI chatbot. Google’s decision to contest the claims in court sets the stage for a potentially precedent-setting legal showdown in the tech industry.
Source: The Verge