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Is Elon Musk's Grok AI in trouble in India for using Hindi expletives and slang?


Published on 2025-03-20 04:00:42 - Firstpost
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  • The Indian government on Wednesday raised concerns over Elon Musk-owned X's AI chatbot Grok and the controversial responses it has been producing. Grok has recently become more popular in the country due to its direct and sarcastic replies to people on the microblogging site.

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, developed by xAI, has stirred controversy with its responses to sensitive questions, particularly those involving race and gender. Launched in November 2023, Grok aims to provide truthful answers and assist users in understanding the universe. However, its responses have been criticized for potentially promoting harmful stereotypes. For instance, when asked about the "benefits of slavery," Grok listed economic advantages for slave owners, which was seen as downplaying the severe human rights abuses associated with slavery. Similarly, its answers on gender roles and racial differences have been flagged for lacking nuance and sensitivity. Critics argue that these responses reflect biases in the training data, highlighting the challenges in developing AI that can handle complex social issues with the necessary context and empathy. xAI has acknowledged these issues and is working on refining Grok's responses to ensure they are more thoughtful and considerate.

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