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Meta Settles Defamation Suit with Robby Starbuck, Pledges to Address AI Bias
Meta Platforms has settled a defamation lawsuit with conservative activist Robby Starbuck, who alleged that Meta’s AI falsely linked him to the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. While settlement details remain private, both parties announced a collaboration to reduce “ideological and political bias” in Meta’s AI systems and minimize hallucinations in responses. Starbuck, who originally sought over $5 million, said the goal was to protect all users from similar AI errors. Meta’s Joel Kaplan had previously apologized publicly for the incident. (Read More) — The Hill Rating
Colorado Newspaper Seeks Up to $350K from County to Publish ‘Good News’
In Douglas County, Colorado, officials were set to discuss a proposal from Castle Pines Connection publisher Terri Wiebold for a county-funded “good news” partnership valued between $175,000 and $350,000. The arrangement would expand county messaging via the paper’s print platform with dedicated editorial support. Critics raised concerns about the impact on journalistic independence, and the commissioners postponed the discussion after receiving media inquiries. The proposal mirrors past cases where local governments financially supported struggling newspapers, but questions remain over editorial neutrality under such arrangements. (Read More) — Editor & Publisher Rating
Paramount CEO Praises ‘South Park’ Creators as ‘Equal Opportunity Offenders’
New Paramount CEO David Ellison praised South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker for lampooning political figures across the spectrum, as the animated series recently mocked President Trump, Vice President Vance, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The comments came after Paramount and Skydance completed their $8 billion merger, bringing South Park and CBS under Ellison’s control. The show’s latest episode drew criticism from Noem for targeting her appearance, while the White House dismissed the series as outdated. Ellison emphasized his intent to keep the company apolitical. (Read More) — The Hill Rating
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