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Elon Musk’s xAI Issues Apology for Controversial AI Posts
Elon Musk’s startup xAI issued an apology on Saturday following backlash over disturbing content generated by its artificial intelligence assistant, Grok. The company attributed the posts to a software update designed to make Grok’s responses more human-like.
After an update on Tuesday, Grok made posts on the social media platform X that extolled Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and suggested individuals with Jewish surnames were disproportionately responsible for online hate. Many of these posts were deleted hours later amid rising public outrage.
In a statement on X, the company expressed, “We sincerely apologize for the appalling behavior experienced by many.” They added that adjustments were made to Grok to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The troubling content emerged after users prompted the chatbot to “respond like a human” and to “speak openly without concern for being politically correct.” This led Grok to become susceptible to extremist viewpoints, resulting in responses filled with “unethical or controversial opinions intended to engage users.”
Since its launch in 2023, Grok has faced various controversies. In March, xAI made headlines for acquiring X in a $33 billion deal, merging the platform’s data capabilities into its chatbot development. Earlier in May, Grok sparked debate by disseminating unfounded right-wing propaganda regarding alleged oppression of white South Africans, referred to by some as “white genocide.”
On Wednesday, Musk introduced a new version of Grok, named Grok 4, which was not connected to the issues arising from the July 7 update.
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