Google AI falsely claimed Minnesota solar firm faced attorney general lawsuit
Wolf River Electric, a Minnesota solar installation company, sued Google after its AI Overviews and autocomplete features falsely stated that the company was facing a lawsuit from the Minnesota Attorney General and had misled customers. The false information caused reputational damage and loss of business, with several customers terminating contracts worth up to $150,000. Google did not respond to the company's complaint or to a request for comment. The lawsuit, filed in March 2025, seeks damages and removal of the false content.
- Date it happened
- 2025-03-01
- Organisation involved
- Product, system or model
- Google AI Overviews and autocomplete
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