Meta AI adviser spreads disinformation about shootings, vaccines, trans people
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- Robby Starbuck, an anti-DEI campaigner, was appointed by Meta as an AI bias adviser in August 2024 as part of a lawsuit settlement.
- Starbuck has spread disinformation on shootings, transgender issues, vaccines, and protests, raising concerns about Meta's commitment to platform safety.
- He has falsely linked Democratic lawmakers to murders, described protest groups as communists, and amplified far-right narratives, including support for authoritarian leaders like El Salvador's Nayib Bukele.
- Starbuck's appointment followed a lawsuit against Meta over defamatory claims made by its AI chatbot, settled with his involvement in addressing AI bias.
- Critics, including human rights advocates, argue Starbuck's extremist views and disinformation undermine Meta's efforts to create safe online spaces, especially for LGBTQ+ communities.
- Meta has not responded to inquiries about Starbuck's role or his controversial online rhetoric, despite widespread criticism.
- Starbuck defends his role, stating his goal is to ensure AI fairness for all, while accusing critics of engaging in 'cancel culture'.