Meta Appoints Anti-LGBTQ+ Conspiracy Theorist Robby Starbuck as AI Bias Advisor

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Meta has appointed conservative activist Robby Starbuck as an advisor to address political and ideological bias in its AI systems, following a defamation lawsuit settlement. Hacker News reported that Starbuck is a right-wing, anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist known for campaigns against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The Verge confirmed Starbuck will work on mitigating bias in Meta's AI chatbot, a move stemming from his role in the right's "War on Woke."

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Meta has appointed Robby Starbuck, a right-wing, anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist and anti-DEI advocate, as an advisor to prevent political bias in AI. This decision follows a defamation lawsuit settlement with Starbuck, who is known for his campaigns against 'woke' companies and his role in the right's 'War on Woke.'

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Robby Starbuck, a former music video director turned failed congressional candidate and MAGA Republican pundit, is the face of the right’s anti-DEI movement in its self-imposed ‘War on Woke’.

Social media conglomerate Meta has appointed right-wing, anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist Robby Starbuck to advise the company on preventing political bias in AI, after the company settled a defamation lawsuit with him.

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Meta has appointed right-wing, anti-LGBTQ+, anti-DEI conspiracy theorist Robby Starbuck to advise them on preventing political bias in AI.

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