SocialTuesday, November 18, 2025

Google moves to dismiss AI defamation lawsuit from conservative influencer

Summary

Google asked a Delaware court to dismiss a suit alleging its AI tools defamed conservative influencer Robby Starbuck. Google argues the plaintiff provoked hallucinations and failed to show actual malice or real harm, testing how courts treat AI-generated statements in defamation law.

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