Robby Starbuck has been appointed by Mark Zuckerberg as an AI advisor at Meta, despite lacking relevant qualifications. Starbuck's background includes fueling outrage and opposing diversity programs, aligning with far-right ideologies. His appointment follows a lawsuit against Meta which led to a settlement. This decision has raised concerns about Zuckerberg's judgment and indicates a trend towards right-wing influence within Meta. The choice of Starbuck is seen as more shocking than potentially appointing other controversial figures. This move reflects ongoing tensions and challenges in corporate leadership decisions.
Mark Zuckerberg has decided to bring the insidious Robby Starbuck on board as an "AI advisor" to Meta. The last time I checked, Starbuck didn't have a computer science or information technology degree.
More recently, Starbuck has built a career in fueling outrage, dismantling diversity programs, and trying to crest the wave of a MAGA base that swims in DEI revulsion.
Zuckerberg gave Starbuck a cushy seat at the table. That's not just distasteful judgment. It's an alliance that assures that META continues on its progression of moving itself to the narrow-minded silos of the far right.
I dare say that if Zuckerberg would have chosen Tucker Carlson for instance, it would have elicited less shock, and would have been a step down in terms of going full-throttle to the right.
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