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xAI gives first public explanation for why Grok called itself 'MechaHitler' and cited Elon Musk's opinions
AI explained why Grok 4 seemed to search for Elon Musk's opinions when asked about some hot-button topics.
Pentagon to start using Grok as part of a $200 million contract with Elon Musk's xAI
The announcement comes just days after Grok generated antisemitic responses and praised Hitler, which were later deleted.
DOGE employee leaks private xAI API key from sensitive database
Security expert Brian Krebs revealed Marko Elez, an employee at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, had access ...
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xAI Fixes Grok 4 After It Posts Offensive Messages, Spouts Musk's Views
Elon Musk's xAI startup is swimming in controversy after launching Grok 4, the latest version of its snarky AI chatbot. Last ...
Musk unveils Grok 4 update a day after xAI chatbot made antisemitic remarks
Elon Musk on Wednesday unveiled Grok 4, a new version of his X platform's AI chatbot. The update comes a day after the bot ...
Pentagon Awards Contract to Elon Musk’s xAI Despite Ongoing Grok Chatbot Backlash
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has secured a major federal contract, with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announcing it ...
Workers at Elon Musk's xAI erupt on Slack after Grok's antisemitic rant
Elon Musk's xAI faced internal backlash after Grok's antisemitic posts. Workers demanded answers — and one said they would ...
Grok's AI chatbot now includes companions for you to 'romance'
The companions have their own X accounts, because of course they do. Ani's bio states, "Smooth, a little unpredictable—I ...