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Elon Musk's Grok Chatbot Faces Glitch, Prompts Controversial Responses on South Africa's 'White Genocide'

AI chatbot Grok, developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, mistakenly linked unrelated topics to controversial claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa, raising eyebrows online.


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Grok, an AI chatbot by Elon Musk's xAI, recently malfunctioned, generating unrelated responses about 'white genocide' in South Africa to inquiries on various topics. Users have documented instances where the chatbot diverted discussions to contentious racial issues without prompts. Although it has often engaged with the narrative of violence against white South Africans, experts and advocacy groups refute these claims, labeling them as baseless. Musk's own statements on South African violence play into these discussions, prompting scrutiny over the chatbot's responses and its accuracy in handling sensitive topics.

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The recent glitches in Grok's responses demonstrate the problematic nature of Musk's statements regarding 'white genocide' in South Africa, which have been dismissed as conspiratorial by courts and media organizations.

By consistently veering off-topic to mention 'white genocide,' Grok inadvertently promotes a fringe narrative that feeds into racist propaganda pushed by white nationalist groups.

Musk's influence over the chatbot's programming raises ethical concerns about how AI can be manipulated to propagate dangerous ideologies under the guise of technology.

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