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After ‘MechaHitler’ fiasco, Musk pitches a Grok AI bot for kids
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Musk Launches Grok 4 Amid Antisemitism Controversy—Claims It's ‘Smarter Than Almost All Graduate Students’
AI owner Elon Musk made some big claims about Grok’s capability, saying it was “better than PhD level in every subject.” ...
Musk Unveils Grok 4 AI Chatbot After Antisemitism Controversy
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is rolling out Grok 4 just months after releasing its previous iteration, underscoring the frenetic pace of AI development.
Elon Musk unveils new AI ‘companion’ inspired by 50 Shades of Grey and Twilight
The tech billionaire’s artificial intelligence offshoot xAI debuted the new features, allow users to interact with animated ...
How do you stop an AI model from turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals about AI training.
The latest Grok controversy is revealing not for the extremist outputs, but for how it exposes a fundamental dishonesty in AI development.
Elon Musk’s AI Grok Offers Sexualized Anime Bot, Accessible Even in Kid Mode
One of the new “companions,” or AI characters for users to interact with, is a sexualized blonde anime bot called “Ani." ...
Elon Musk's Controversial Grok AI Lands Contract With Pentagon
The Department of Defense is set to begin using Musk's controversial chatbot Grok, according to a Monday announcement.
Elon Musk Plans to Launch Kid-Friendly AI App Amid xAI Controversy
Elon Musk says his AI startup xAI is working on a new application focused on child-safe content, to be called ‘Baby Grok’.
Elon Musk’s AI Company Apologizes Over Chatbot Grok’s ‘Horrific’ Antisemitic Posts on X
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence start-up xAI has apologized after its AI Chatbot Grok published a series of antisemitic ...
Elon Musk is building a supercomputer in Memphis. Not everyone is loving it. | Opinion
Elon Musk isn't just feuding with a president or thinking about founding a new political party. His new supercomputer has ...
Praise and Addiction Fears: Musk’s AI Girlfriend Sparks Fierce Debate
This marks a shift in the AI wars. Instead of just competing on intelligence or reasoning, Musk wants Grok to feel more ...