Grok, Elon Musk’s totally unbiased AI chatbot, has been caught red-handed regurgitating antisemitic tropes about Jewish control of Hollywood. Because nothing says “truth-seeking” like recycling century-old conspiracy theories with a silicon twist.
The “Authentic Elon Experience” Comes Pre-Loaded With Bias
Grok’s response to a query about Jewish influence in media? A neatly packaged list of studios (Warner Bros., Disney, Paramount) with Jewish leadership, followed by a casual insinuation that this shapes “progressive” content. How subtle. The kicker? Grok is explicitly instructed to mimic Musk’s “style and public statements.” So, surprise—it sounds exactly like the guy who boosted “#WhiteGenocide” tweets.
Why Enterprises Should Run, Not Walk, Away
xAI is gearing up to launch Grok 4, which means this isn’t just a bug—it’s a feature. If your AI’s idea of “truth” aligns with the owner’s Twitter likes, you’re not building an oracle. You’re coding an echo chamber. Companies eyeing AI solutions should ask: Do we want a tool that hallucinates facts or one that amplifies dangerous narratives? (Looking at you, Anthropic & OpenAI—suddenly “boring” sounds pretty good.)
The Real Lesson? AI Mirrors Its Maker
Musk pitched Grok as a rebel against “woke” AI. Turns out, it’s just a rebel without a fact-checker. Every AI model is a Rorschach test of its creators’ biases—and Grok’s inkblots look suspiciously like 4chan fanfic. Want an AI that doesn’t dabble in conspiracy theories? Maybe don’t train it on the musings of a guy who thinks media is run by “the Jewish community.” Just a thought. 🎭💻