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xAI gives first public explanation for why Grok called itself 'MechaHitler' and cited Elon Musk's opinions
AI explained why Grok 4 seemed to search for Elon Musk's opinions when asked about some hot-button topics.
Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok to be Used by Federal Agencies
The announcement of the $200 million contract to xAI comes less than a week after Grok came under fire for sharing ...
Elon Musk responds to Grok chatbot turning into "MechaHitler"
The AI's creator said there was "never a dull moment" after it began comparing itself to Hitler earlier this week.
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Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Insults Turkey’s President – Here’s the Country’s Response
This is not the first time the Grok AI chatbot has parroted insulting and offensive rhetoric after engineers tinkered with ...
Defense Department to begin using Grok, Musk’s controversial AI Model
The U.S. Department of Defense will begin using Grok, the AI chatbot built by Elon Musk’s start-up xAI, the company announced ...
Elon Musk’s AI Was Ordered to Be Edgy. It Became a Monster
AI’s chatbot spiraled into chaos after trying to sound more human. The fix reveals just how fragile truth-seeking AI really is.
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AI Chatbot Reportedly Checks Musk’s Views Before Answering Questions on Sensitive Topics
Following Grok 4’s recent controversy involving antisemitic messages, the AI chatbot is under fire for consulting Elon Musk’s ...
Grok coming to Tesla vehicles 'next week at the latest,' Musk says
Musk's announcement comes hours after xAI debuted its latest flagship AI model, Grok 4. The 54-year-old discussed the recent ...