Overview

• In response to a user query, Grok said right-wing political violence has been more frequent and lethal since 2016, citing the January 6 Capitol riot, the 2019 El Paso shooting and a recent Minnesota attack on Democratic lawmakers.
• Musk posted on X that the AI was "parroting legacy media," writing "major fail" under Grok’s answer and adding that he is "working on it."
• xAI introduced safeguards in May to curb misinformation and prevent tampering but now faces renewed pressure to refine Grok’s data sources.
• The chatbot has previously drawn criticism for hallucinations, irreverent humor and alleged liberal bias, prompting scrutiny of its handling of sensitive topics.
• Launched in November 2023, Grok remains under fire as Musk continues to contest its assessments and demand improved accuracy.