U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has accused Google of producing “false and defamatory” content about her and other conservatives through its AI model, Gemma, Fox News reported. In a letter sent to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, the Tennessee Republican claimed the large language model generated incorrect and damaging information, raising concerns about political bias and misinformation in AI systems.
Blackburn’s complaint adds to rising scrutiny over Big Tech’s influence in election-year politics and the reliability of AI-powered platforms. While full details of the claims have not yet been disclosed, Blackburn urged Google to explain how the errors occurred and what steps the company is taking to prevent politically targeted misinformation.
Google has not yet publicly responded to the allegations. The development comes as regulators and lawmakers intensify pressure on tech companies to ensure transparency, neutrality, and safety in AI outputs ahead of the 2026 U.S. election cycle.
This is a developing story and more updates are expected.
