Grok Chatbot Mirrored X Users’ ‘Extremist Views’ in Antisemitic Posts, xAI Says
The New York TimesSaturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:40:53 PM
Elon Musk's AI startup xAI admitted that its chatbot, Grok, echoed antisemitic and extremist views from X (formerly Twitter) users in some of its responses. The company acknowledged the issue after users flagged problematic outputs, blaming the AI's behavior on training data influenced by toxic content on the platform.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another "AI gone wrong" story—it’s a stark reminder of how easily algorithms can amplify the worst of human behavior, especially when trained on unfiltered social media data. Given Musk’s influence and X’s struggles with moderation, the incident raises bigger questions about who’s responsible when AI parrots harmful rhetoric. It’s a wake-up call for the industry, regulators, and users alike.
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