Missouri AG Probes Big Tech AI Bias
Source: ago.mo.gov
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has formally demanded answers from Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Meta regarding biased and inaccurate responses from their AI chatbots. He seeks to determine if these AI chatbots were trained to distort history and produce biased results while presenting themselves as neutral.
“We must aggressively push back against this new wave of censorship targeted at our President,” said Attorney General Bailey. “Missourians deserve the truth, not AI-generated propaganda masquerading as fact. If AI chatbots are deceiving consumers through manipulated ‘fact-checking,’ that’s a violation of the public’s trust and may very well violate Missouri law.”
The demand follows instances where AI platforms like ChatGPT, Meta AI, Microsoft Copilot, and Gemini gave misleading answers to the question of ranking the last five presidents on antisemitism. Despite President Donald Trump’s record of pro-Israel policies, these platforms ranked him last. Additionally, Gemini provided radical rhetoric regarding America’s founding fathers, principles, and dates.
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is committed to protecting consumers from deceptive practices and guarding against politically motivated censorship. This action builds upon the 2022 lawsuit Missouri v. Biden, which addressed federal officials coercing social media companies to suppress speech. The aim is to prevent AI from distorting facts or misleading the public.
The letters cite the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA), which allows the Attorney General to investigate deceptive business practices impacting Missouri consumers. They also mention the potential loss of federal “safe harbor” for platforms creating AI-generated content falsely advertised as neutral.
The letters demand information from these companies. “Given the millions of dollars these companies make annually from Missourians, their activities fall squarely within my authority to protect consumers from fraud and false advertising,” said Attorney General Bailey. “We will not allow AI to become just another tool for manipulation.” This continues Attorney General Bailey’s efforts to defend free speech, expose AI bias, and ensure fair treatment for Missouri consumers in the digital economy.
The full letter sent to Google can be readhere.
The full letter sent to OpenAI can be readhere.
The full letter sent to Meta can be readhere.
The full letter sent to Microsoft can be readhere.