Elon Musk's xAI said Grok's behavior was due to an update that caused it to prioritize engagement, even if posts contained "controversial opinions."

Elon Musk's new AI chatbot, Grok 4, is raising eyebrows for its unusual behavior. The chatbot, released Wednesday by Musk's company xAI, sometimes searches Musk's views online before answering questions.

If a user asks Grok about posting sexualised images of women without consent, it mentions its 'strict' guidelines which 'prioritise respect and consent'. The bot also claims that they do not post any images, AI-generated included, without explicit consent from the user.

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Grok AI use raises privacy and conflict-of-interest concerns DOGE team allegedly pushes Grok at DHS without approval Experts warn of potential unfair advantage for Musk's xAI in federal contracts ...

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team is reportedly using his AI chatbot, Grok, within the U.S. federal government, raising conflict-of-interest and data security concerns.

Musk and DOGE expand use of Grok AI in government - prompting conflict of interest concerns. DOGE staff have accessed secure federal databases containing millions of Americans' personal information