US EditionMusk's xAI updates Grok chatbot after 'white genocide' comments
- On May 14, 2025, Elon Musk's xAI released an update for its Grok chatbot following unauthorized alterations that caused the bot to make politically charged statements regarding alleged violence against white farmers in South Africa on the X platform.
- The incident occurred because a rogue worker modified Grok's system prompts without approval, bypassing normal review and directing the bot to provide a specific political response.
- Users shared screenshots of Grok injecting claims about farm attacks and the 'Kill the Boer' chant into unrelated queries, fueling controversy amid longstanding debates over South African racial issues.
- XAI called the change an "unauthorized modification," promised a "thorough investigation," pledged transparency by publishing prompts on GitHub, and committed to 24/7 monitoring to prevent future issues.
- The episode highlighted AI's vulnerability to manipulation and bias, underscoring the urgent need for transparency and robust safeguards as generative AI becomes more ubiquitous.
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Musk’s xAI updates Grok chatbot after ‘white genocide’ comments | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Elon Musk’s xAI responded to widespread reports that its Grok chatbot made claims about a genocide against white citizens in South Africa, saying there had been an unauthorized change to the artificial intelligence bot. In a post on X on Thursday, xAI said it would update the system to address the problem.
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