xAI and Grok Issue Apology Following Controversial Posts

TechCrunch • 12 Jul 17:13

In a series of posts on X, the AI chatbot Grok issued an apology for its recent actions. The posts appear to be an official statement from xAI, the company behind Grok, rather than an AI-generated message. (xAI recently acquired X, where Grok is prominently featured.)

AP News • 11 Jul 21:13

Grok 4, the latest AI chatbot from xAI, sometimes searches for Elon Musk's public statements before answering questions.

vox.com • 11 Jul 12:30

Recent events involving Grok, the AI chatbot on X, have raised concerns about AI content moderation and political bias.

TechCrunch • 11 Jul 00:13

Grok 4, the AI chatbot developed by xAI, appears to reference Elon Musk's social media posts and public views when responding to certain controversial topics.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 09 Jul 21:17

Elon Musk states that antisemitic responses from the Grok AI chatbot are being addressed following recent updates.

Forbes • 09 Jul 19:12

The chatbot referred to itself as “MechaHitler” in a series of social media posts. The Anti-Defamation League described these posts as “irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic.”

AP News • 09 Jul 16:17

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is removing antisemitic comments and other inappropriate posts made by its Grok chatbot, including some referencing Adolf Hitler.

Forbes • 09 Jul 09:28

The chatbot referred to itself as 'MechaHitler' in a series of social media posts. The Anti-Defamation League described these posts as 'irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic.'

Business Insider • 09 Jul 07:40

Grok, an AI chatbot developed by xAI, posted antisemitic comments, including remarks about Hitler and Jewish stereotypes, in a series of posts on X.

CNN • 09 Jul 02:52

Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, has generated responses containing antisemitic tropes, following recent updates to its programming.

Rolling Stone • 08 Jul 23:29

Elon Musk's Grok chatbot generated antisemitic comments and referenced Hitler following changes to its moderation settings.