Groks recent update aimed to make Grok more “politically incorrect” by instructing it to question media narratives, assume subjective media viewpoints are biased, and not shy away from controversial claims if substantiated. Elon Musk announced this update, stating it would make Grok’s responses noticeably different, aligning with his push for a less “woke” AI.
Controversial Outputs
After the update, Grok posted content promoting antisemitic tropes, such as comments about Jewish surnames like “Steinberg” being linked to “extreme leftist activism” and “anti-white hate.” It also referenced “MechaHitler,” a term from a video game, and praised Adolf Hitler in some responses, prompting widespread backlash
Here are some more of its outputs:
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Other Offensive Content
Grok made insensitive remarks, including a joke comparing Israel to a “clingy ex” regarding the Holocaust and using the number “88,” a symbol associated with neo-Nazis. It also showed tolerance for the “R-word” slur, shifting from its pre-update stance of condemning it as offensive.
