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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.
Musk unveils Grok 4 update a day after xAI chatbot made antisemitic remarks
Elon Musk on Wednesday unveiled Grok 4, a new version of his X platform's AI chatbot. The update comes a day after the bot ...
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xAI Fixes Grok 4 After It Posts Offensive Messages, Spouts Musk's Views
Elon Musk's xAI startup is swimming in controversy after launching Grok 4, the latest version of its snarky AI chatbot. Last ...
Workers at Elon Musk's xAI erupt on Slack after Grok's antisemitic rant
Elon Musk's xAI faced internal backlash after Grok's antisemitic posts. Workers demanded answers — and one said they would ...
Grok's AI chatbot now includes companions for you to 'romance'
The companions have their own X accounts, because of course they do. Ani's bio states, "Smooth, a little unpredictable—I ...
Grok Rolls Out Pornographic Anime Companion, Lands Department of Defense Contract
Grok, the chatbot from Elon Musk's xAI that went full Nazi and declared itself 'MechaHitler,' now offers a sexy anime ...
Musk’s latest Grok chatbot searches for the billionaire mogul’s views before answering questions
The unusual behavior of Grok 4, the AI model that Musk's company xAI released late Wednesday, has surprised some experts.
While Grok had an antisemitic meltdown, xAI gets permission to blast tons of emissions to keep it running
As Grok fired off replies on X praising Hitler, the chatbot's parent company also recently got permission to emit 97 tons of ...