Podcast Summary: "Targeted by AI? Robby Starbuck’s Story Will Shock You"

Podcast: I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an ATHEIST
Host: Dr. Frank Turek
Guest: Robby Starbuck
Date: November 21, 2025

Overview

This gripping episode centers on filmmaker and activist Robby Starbuck’s legal battle with Google after its AI platforms fabricated criminal accusations against him, including sexual assault and rape. Dr. Frank Turek interviews Robby about the threats posed by artificial intelligence, the personal fallout from these AI-generated lies, his campaign against DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives in corporate America, and his broader activism rooted in faith and concern for the country’s direction. The conversation is candid, urgent, and deeply personal, with Robby drawing from his family’s history fleeing Cuban communism and from his own journey from Hollywood to Christian conservative activism.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. AI Fabricates Criminal History Against Robby Starbuck

• Incident Summary:
  • In 2023, Google’s AI assistant (then Bard, later Gemini and Gemma) invented and repeated detailed, false criminal allegations against Robby Starbuck, such as supporting the KKK and sexual assault — even child abuse ([02:28]).
  • The AI produced fake news articles and court records, and attributed denunciations of Robby to public figures like J.D. Vance, President Trump, and Joe Rogan.
  • These fakes included URLs to mainstream media (e.g., foxnews.com), which went to 404 pages but looked convincing to the average user.
  • When users pointed out the links didn’t work, the AI insisted its claims were genuine, sometimes inventing full "news" articles with real journalists' names ([02:28]).
• Quote:

  "It invented fake court records, fake police records, fake news articles ... It would invent a news link ... and if you click those, it goes to a 404 page. Because none of this ever happened." — Robby Starbuck ([03:51])

• Danger of AI "Hallucinations":
  Robby stresses these were not random errors (hallucinations) but repeated, consistent lies that persisted for years.

2. Legal Action Against Google

• Lawsuit Details:
  • Robby filed a $15 million lawsuit (excluding punitive damages), citing ongoing harm and real-world threats stemming from the AI-generated lies ([07:35]).
  • Real-world consequences included a plot to kill Robby, FBI investigations into death threats, and fear for his family's safety.
• Google’s Response:
  • Google responded with a motion to dismiss, which Robby describes as “rife with bs ... misleading to the max” ([07:46]).
• Discovery and Intent:
  • Robby suspects intentional or ‘poisoned’ data in training, but expects court-ordered discovery to reveal the truth.
  • Google’s temporary “fix” was to block queries about Robby’s name—not an actual solution ([11:58]).
• Quote:

  "If reputation scoring is done for insurance, for job interviews, everything else via AI ... and AI has the ability ... to lie about people, well, we're in really serious trouble." — Robby Starbuck ([06:15])

3. Political Bias in AI and Media Manipulation

• Potential for Targeted Harassment:
  Robby argues that politically motivated manipulation by those who control AI could destroy reputations, livelihoods, or safety—especially for those without resources to fight back.
• Broader Relevance:
  • US Senator Marsha Blackburn was also falsely accused by Google’s AI, as highlighted in Congressional hearings ([14:20]).
  • Raises urgent questions about AI’s capacity to impersonate media and public figures reliably.

4. Robby's Activism: Exposing and Reversing DEI in Corporations

• Corporate Accountability Campaigns:
  • Robby leveraged social psychology and his skills as a director to communicate complex issues via viral investigative videos, exposing major companies funding controversial programs (e.g., DEI initiatives, drag events, gender mentoring for children).
  • Major companies targeted: Lowe’s, Ford, Walmart, John Deere, Cracker Barrel, Target, Harley Davidson, Tractor Supply, and many more ([24:39], [43:31]).
  • Example: After Robby’s research and public exposure, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon rapidly backed away from radical DEI practices ([28:07]).
• Economic Impact:
  • Stock prices for companies dropping DEI policies rose; companies resisting saw losses (e.g., Cracker Barrel, Harley Davidson, Target).
• Method and Funding:
  • Robby operates via donations, subscriptions, and leveraging his own activism; not a 501(c)3 ([37:36]).
• Quote:

  "I had a deep belief that if we just held up a mirror and exposed to people where their money goes, ... they would make big changes ... those videos went crazy viral." — Robby Starbuck ([24:55])

5. Documentary Filmmaking: "The War on Children"

• Impact:
  • Robby’s documentary, "The War on Children," was banned by Amazon and social media platforms but reached 60 million viewers after Elon Musk promoted it on X ([38:39]).
• Theme:
  • The film lays out the broad assault on children via gender ideology, leftist indoctrination, and the breakdown of traditional values, all at a high production standard comparable to Netflix documentaries.
• Quote:

  "They produce all this stuff that is just absolute trash for our kids. But it is beautiful, right? ... If we want to battle this, we have to battle it ... with the truth built in." — Robby Starbuck ([39:33])

6. Faith Journey and Motivations

• Personal Backstory:
  • Robby was a successful Hollywood director/producer, suppressing his conservative and religious beliefs to succeed, but experienced a moral crisis as the industry and country shifted sharply left ([15:43], [20:17]).
  • Inspired by his family's flight from Cuba, resolved to speak against dangerous trends despite personal loss.
• Christian Commitment:
  • Attributes his courage and effective activism to fully trusting and submitting to God; left and returned to Christianity after grappling with deep questions about suffering and free will ([45:39]).
• Quote:

  "I care if my grandkids have great souls and a moral world around them." — Robby Starbuck ([19:51]) "The most productive, best part of my life ... was directly after I made the decision to say ... I’m just going to listen to You." ([22:17]) "I don't have enough faith to be an atheist." ([45:39])

7. Future Plans

• Robby and his wife Landon continue their campaigns:
  • Further AI policy/bias investigations
  • More corporate DEI exposés
  • Supporting legislative bans on gender surgeries for minors (notably in Tennessee, working with local lawmakers) ([44:22])
  • Expanding their movement with increased staffing and outreach ([37:36])

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• On AI's Invention of Crimes:

  "It invented fake everything, including this article from a real journalist." — Robby Starbuck ([03:51])

• Real Harm from Online Lies:

  "In the last year alone ... somebody was arrested who had a plan to kill me." — Robby Starbuck ([08:04])

• On Google's AI Excuses:

  "A hallucination in AI is actually more accurately something that's very jumbled ... What happened with me was a set of consistent lies." — Robby Starbuck ([03:32])

• On Potential for AI Abuse:

  "If reputation scoring is done for insurance, for job interviews, everything else via AI ... and AI has the ability ... to lie about people, well, we're in really serious trouble." ([06:15])

• On DEI Exposés:

  "The most productive, best part of my life ... was directly after I made the decision to say ... I’m just going to listen to You." — Robby Starbuck ([22:17])

• On Faith:

  "I care if my grandkids have great souls and a moral world around them." — Robby Starbuck ([19:51]) "I don't have enough faith to be an atheist." — Robby Starbuck ([45:39])

Important Segment Timestamps

• Robby Explains the AI Scandal: [02:28]–[07:35]
• Legal Action Details: [07:35]–[09:59]
• How the AI Did It / Broader Threat: [10:05]–[14:03]
• DEI Activism in Corporations: [24:39]–[36:22]
• Making “The War on Children”: [38:24]–[41:18]
• Faith and Return to Christianity: [45:39]–[48:33]
• Final Wrap-up: [48:33]–[49:02]

Conclusion

Robby Starbuck’s story is a troubling cautionary tale for our AI-centric era and a testament to the power of determined activism, authentic faith, and the courage to speak against powerful institutions. The episode serves as both a warning about unchecked AI and an inspiring example of values-driven action — whether facing tech giants or shaping the future of American culture, education, and law.

Ways to follow/support Robby Starbuck:

• RobbyStarbuck.com
• Watch "The War on Children" (Amazon Prime, X)
• Become a subscriber on X
• Donate via his website