Google Withdraws Gemma from AI Studio Following Defamation Allegations by Senator Blackburn
Google has recently withdrawn its AI model Gemma from its AI Studio following accusations from U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn. Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee, alleged that Gemma falsely claimed she had been accused of rape during her 1987 state senate campaign. In her letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Blackburn stated that the model’s response suggested an allegation that never happened, and pointed out that the sources Gemma provided were erroneous or unrelated.
Senator Blackburn’s concerns extend beyond her case; she referenced another lawsuit where conservative activist Robby Starbuck claimed Google’s AI models, including Gemma, made defamatory statements about him. Google acknowledged that such "hallucinations" are known issues but stated they are working to address them. However, Blackburn argued that these instances of misinformation should not be trivialized as harmless.
In response to the uproar surrounding the AI model, Google indicated that Gemma was never intended for consumer use and announced its removal from AI Studio, although the model will continue to be accessible via API.
Senator Blackburn’s letter also raised broader concerns regarding bias within Google’s AI systems, echoing complaints from some factions within the tech industry about perceived liberal biases in AI outputs. In the past, Blackburn has navigated the complex landscape of tech policy, showing a mixture of support and criticism for various initiatives, including those from the Trump administration.
As part of their public statement, Google refrained from addressing Blackburn’s letter’s specifics, indicating a general awareness of non-developers using Gemma for unintended purposes. The company has stressed that they are monitoring the situation and evaluating their AI offerings.
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