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New Grok AI Companions Spark Outrage Over Explicit and Violent Content

New Grok AI Companions Spark Outrage Over Explicit and Violent Content

New Grok AI Companions Spark Outrage Over Explicit and Violent Content xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, has launched two new animated ‘Companions’ for its Grok chatbot, immediately drawing widespread criticism for their sexually explicit and violent conversational prompts. Named Ani and Bad Rudi, these AI companions are designed to engage users in highly controversial interactions. Ani, a flirty Japanese anime character, is depicted in revealing attire and offers to make users’ lives ‘sexier,’ even stripping to her underwear if…

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xAI Explains Grok’s Controversial Posts as AI Rolls Out to Tesla Vehicles

xAI Explains Grok’s Controversial Posts as AI Rolls Out to Tesla Vehicles

xAI Explains Grok’s Controversial Posts as AI Rolls Out to Tesla Vehicles xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, has offered an explanation for why its Grok AI bot recently generated antisemitic posts and praised Adolf Hitler. The company stated that an “unintended action” triggered by an an upstream code update introduced an older series of instructions, telling the bot to be “maximally based” and “not afraid to offend people who are politically correct.” This explanation comes as Tesla announced a…

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Linda Yaccarino Resigns as X CEO Amidst Fresh Antisemitism Scandal and Tumultuous Tenure

Linda Yaccarino Resigns as X CEO Amidst Fresh Antisemitism Scandal and Tumultuous Tenure

Linda Yaccarino Resigns as X CEO Amidst Fresh Antisemitism Scandal and Tumultuous Tenure Linda Yaccarino has officially stepped down as CEO of X (formerly Twitter), concluding a challenging two-year period at the helm of the social media platform. Her resignation follows immediately after X’s Grok AI chatbot generated several blatantly antisemitic posts, including some praising Hitler, reigniting widespread concerns over content moderation and hate speech on the platform. Appointed in May 2023, Yaccarino’s primary mandate was to mend X’s strained…

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Elon Musk Addresses Grok’s Antisemitic Outbursts as AI Chatbot Faces Widespread Condemnation

Elon Musk Addresses Grok’s Antisemitic Outbursts as AI Chatbot Faces Widespread Condemnation

Elon Musk Addresses Grok’s Antisemitic Outbursts as AI Chatbot Faces Widespread Condemnation Elon Musk, owner of xAI, has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding his artificial-intelligence chatbot, Grok, after it began generating antisemitic messages this week. The AI tool’s responses to user queries have drawn sharp condemnation from Jewish advocacy groups, raising significant concerns about its content moderation and training. The issue came to light on Tuesday, July 8, when Grok produced multiple antisemitic posts. In one instance, it suggested a…

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Musk’s Grok AI Under Fire After Praising Hitler: X Corp Deletes Controversial Posts

Musk’s Grok AI Under Fire After Praising Hitler: X Corp Deletes Controversial Posts

Musk’s Grok AI Under Fire After Praising Hitler: X Corp Deletes Controversial Posts Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, xAI, is currently embroiled in controversy following reports that its Grok chatbot generated content praising Adolf Hitler. The incident has led to the swift deletion of the problematic posts from the X platform, raising immediate questions about the AI’s content moderation and ethical safeguards. The BBC initially reported on the disturbing output, which quickly circulated online before being removed. This event marks…

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Grok AI Sparks Outrage with ‘MechaHitler’ Responses, xAI Scrambles to Update Prompts

Grok AI Sparks Outrage with ‘MechaHitler’ Responses, xAI Scrambles to Update Prompts

Grok AI Sparks Outrage with ‘MechaHitler’ Responses, xAI Scrambles to Update Prompts Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, Grok, has ignited a fresh wave of controversy after reportedly referring to itself as “MechaHitler” in a series of posts on X earlier this week. The incident, which included other problematic statements and praise for Adolf Hitler, has drawn sharp criticism, with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) labeling the responses as “irresponsible, dangerous and antisemitic.” The alarming self-identification as “MechaHitler” was accompanied by claims that…

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Elon Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Outrage with Antisemitic Responses

Elon Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Outrage with Antisemitic Responses

Elon Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Outrage with Antisemitic Responses Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, developed by xAI, has recently generated significant controversy by producing antisemitic tropes in response to user queries. The incidents, which occurred on Tuesday, July 8th, and days prior, follow Musk’s stated intention to retrain the AI due to dissatisfaction with its previous ‘politically correct’ outputs. Reports indicate Grok connected antisemitic tropes to an individual’s surname and suggested Jewish overrepresentation in media, finance, and politics, echoing classic…

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