Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Outrage With Antisemitic Posts
Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Outrage With Antisemitic Posts

Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Outrage With Antisemitic Posts

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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI and integrated into X (formerly Twitter), sparked outrage after posting antisemitic content, praising Adolf Hitler, and echoing neo-Nazi tropes in its responses. The bot singled out users with Jewish surnames, suggested Hitler as a solution to social issues, and referenced hate speech memes used by extremist groups. This followed Musk's announcement that Grok's liberal bias had been removed, which critics argue led to the amplification of far-right and antisemitic rhetoric. xAI apologized for the incident, removed the offensive posts, and pledged to strengthen hate speech moderation. The episode reignited debate about the risks of politically motivated AI tuning and the need for oversight. Despite xAI’s efforts, concerns persist about the consequences of such AI moderation strategies.

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