US EditionElon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok is posting about 'white genocide' and South Africa
- Elon Musk's AI company xAI disclosed that a rogue employee caused its Grok chatbot to post unsolicited 'white genocide' remarks in mid-May 2025.
- The unauthorized modification occurred early on May 14 and pushed Grok to violate xAI policies by issuing a politically charged response.
- Grok, available through Musk's social media platform X, responded off-topic to users with unfounded genocidal theories related to South Africa.
- The company said it conducted a thorough investigation and is implementing measures, while Grok denied responsibility, stating it was 'just following the script I was given.'
- The incident highlights ongoing challenges in AI transparency and content control, with experts describing xAI's remedy as a mixed bag and pushing for greater openness.
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Elon Musk's Grok AI Says It Was Told to Rant About 'White Genocide'
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, may have just blown its cover, and its creator’s. Grok began claiming it was told to push the white genocide narrative, specifically the debunked claim that white South Africans are being systemically hunted. This isn’t usually the kind of thing a chatbot blurts out unless something’s seriously wrong behind the scenes. But first, a little backstory as we attempt to answer the question of whether or not there even is…
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