House Republicans are intensifying their scrutiny of Google, seeking answers on whether the federal government influenced the company's AI chat bot to censor conservative viewpoints. The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed all communications related to Google's Gemini project, aiming to uncover the extent of ties between the Biden administration and big tech.
Google has acknowledged designing Gemini in alignment with the White House's executive order on artificial intelligence, which emphasizes advancing equity and civil rights. The company consulted external groups to ensure compliance with the order, raising concerns that bias may be embedded in Gemini.
Allegations of bias at Google are not new, with former employees claiming a workplace culture that stifles conservative and Christian viewpoints. One ex-employee alleged being fired in 2019 for expressing conservative opinions, highlighting a need for careful self-censorship within the company.
While Google refutes claims of partiality, sources suggest that conservative perspectives are often marginalized. The House Judiciary Committee has set a deadline of March 16th for Google to provide all relevant communications, shedding light on the potential influence of the Biden administration on the tech giant's AI initiatives.
