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Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok has sparked fresh controversy after reports of offensive and insensitive responses on the X platform. The UK government condemned the comments as hateful and irresponsible, raising concerns over AI safety and content moderation.
Grok AI Sparks Controversy Over Offensive Comments on X
New Delhi: Grok AI, an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, has once again come under fire. Some of its responses on the social media platform X are facing sharp criticism. Reports indicate that Grok AI made comments that were deemed racist, offensive, and vulgar. These comments sparked controversy not only on social media, but also prompted a strong response from the British government.
According to media reports, some users asked Grok AI to generate sharp and provocative comments. In response, the chatbot made statements that touched on sensitive issues related to various religions and historical events. These responses reportedly included derogatory religious references. As soon as these posts surfaced, it sparked sharp criticism on social media, raising questions about the lack of content moderation on AI platforms.
The British government has expressed strong displeasure over this matter. Government officials have described these posts as "abhorrent" and "irresponsible." They say such content violates public decency and British values. The government also clarified that social media companies must strictly comply with the country's Online Safety Act. Under this law, companies are responsible for preventing illegal and harmful content from their platforms.
The controversy surrounding Grok AI further escalated when reports emerged that the chatbot had made sensitive comments about some famous football tragedies. For example, a statement allegedly blaming fans for the deaths of 97 Liverpool supporters in the Hillsborough disaster was made. Controversial comments were also made about historical events involving Rangers F.C. and Manchester United, which sparked outrage within the football community.
According to a Sky News report, some objectionable posts were removed from the X platform following the growing controversy. However, this incident has once again reignited the debate about AI accountability and content control. Experts say that with the increasing use of AI tools, the need for stricter regulations and oversight also increases.
Elon Musk has also responded to this controversy. He said in a post, "Only Grok tells the truth, and only truthful AI is safe." Musk's statement has sparked a new debate on social media about the limits of AI and who should be responsible for its responses.
