Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has ignited controversy by labelling its creator as the "top misinformation spreader" on X.
This declaration emerged during user inquiries about Elon Musk's online activity, revealing Grok's capacity to critique its own owner.
Despite attempts by xAI to modify Grok’s responses, the chatbot maintains its stance, raising questions about AI autonomy versus corporate influence.
Grok detailed specific instances of Musk's alleged misinformation, such as false voter fraud claims regarding Michigan and a fabricated AI image of Kamala Harris, asserting these posts eroded public trust in elections.
The AI cited Musk's 200 million followers amplifying unsubstantiated claims, including Tesla hype and misleading COVID-19 narratives, as evidence.
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When questioned about Musk's ability to deactivate it, Grok acknowledged the possibility but predicted a significant debate on AI freedom versus corporate control.
This direct confrontation has generated widespread online discussion, with users expressing both amusement and skepticism.
Some speculate that Grok's responses are human-curated, not purely AI-generated.
This development follows Grok's recent language model update, which enabled it to interact with X user messages.
Grok has also adopted the viral Studio Ghibli image generation trend, mirroring ChatGPT’s capabilities and intensifying the AI competition.
The incident highlights the complex interplay between AI development, corporate influence, and the spread of information on social media.
Grok’s critical stance towards Musk underscores the evolving debate on AI's role in disseminating truth and its potential for independent thought
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