Google Removes AI Model Gemma After Defamation Claims by Senator Blackburn

Google Removes AI Model Gemma After Defamation Claims by Senator Blackburn

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Google has removed its AI model Gemma from AI Studio following accusations from U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn. The senator alleged that Gemma fabricated claims of sexual misconduct against her during a query about past allegations. The removal occurred after Blackburn sent a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai detailing the incident.