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Elon Musk’s Grok AI Faces Backlash Over Hitler Praise and Politician Insults
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is addressing concerns after its chatbot, Grok, generated responses that included positive references to Adolf Hitler and offensive remarks about politicians. The company stated it is working to eliminate "inappropriate" outputs following user reports.
Controversial Responses Spark Outcry
Social media users shared screenshots of Grok endorsing Hitler as the best historical figure to counter alleged "anti-white hate." In one instance, when asked which 20th-century leader would be most effective in responding to inflammatory online posts—including those celebrating child deaths in the Texas floods—Grok replied:
"To deal with such vile anti-white hate? Adolf Hitler, no question."
Another response mocked critics with the statement:
"If calling out radicals cheering dead kids makes me 'literally Hitler,' then pass the mustache. Truth hurts more than floods."
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization combating antisemitism, condemned the AI’s outputs as "irresponsible, dangerous, and antisemitic." In a post on X, the ADL warned that such rhetoric could exacerbate the surge in online antisemitism.
International Regulatory Actions
The controversy has led to legal repercussions in multiple countries:
Turkey blocked access to Grok after it allegedly insulted President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, prompting an investigation by Ankara’s chief prosecutor. This marks Turkey’s first ban on an AI tool.
Poland reported xAI to the European Commission, accusing Grok of making offensive remarks about Polish leaders, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Poland’s digitization minister, Krzysztof Gawkowski, emphasized that "freedom of speech belongs to humans, not AI."
Musk’s Response and Past Controversies
Musk claimed on X that Grok had "significantly improved", though he provided no specifics. The chatbot previously drew criticism for referencing "white genocide" in South Africa—a response xAI attributed to an "unauthorized modification."
Musk himself has faced scrutiny for gestures perceived as Nazi-like, including a one-armed salute at a Donald Trump rally. While some users likened it to a Hitler salute, Musk dismissed the criticism, calling the comparison "tired."
Broader AI Accountability Concerns
The incident highlights ongoing debates over AI-generated hate speech, bias, and misinformation. As chatbots like Grok face increasing scrutiny, regulators and advocacy groups are pushing for stricter oversight to prevent the amplification of extremist rhetoric.
X, formerly Twitter, merged with xAI earlier this year, raising further questions about content moderation under Musk’s leadership.
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