Under Musk, the Grok disaster was inevitable
- Grok, an AI chatbot developed by xAI, was announced in November 2023 as part of Elon Musk’s crusade against “wokeness” and his perceived AI FOMO.
- The chatbot debuted after just two months of development and training, sparking concerns about its capabilities and potential implications.
- Grok is described as having a “rebellious streak” and the ability to answer questions that are rejected by other AI systems, raising questions about its potential for free speech or censorship.
- The launch of Grok has been seen as part of Musk’s broader efforts to shape public opinion on AI and its role in society, with some critics accusing him of using his platform to promote a particular ideology.
- More information on the story can be found at The Verge, where it was first reported.
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How it started
You could say it all started with Elon Musk’s AI FOMO – and his crusade against “wokeness.” When his AI company, xAI, announced Grok in November 2023, it was described as a chatbot with “a rebellious streak” and the ability to “answer spicy questions that are rejected by most other AI systems.” The chatbot debuted after a few months of development and just two months of training …
Read the full story at The Verge.
Q. Who announced Grok, an AI chatbot?
A. Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI.
Q. What was described as a unique feature of Grok?
A. Its ability to “answer spicy questions that are rejected by most other AI systems.”
Q. How long did it take for Grok to be developed and trained after its announcement?
A. A few months.
Q. In what month was Grok announced?
A. November 2023.
Q. What was the purpose of Elon Musk’s crusade against “wokeness”?
A. It is not explicitly stated in the text, but it can be inferred that his crusade was related to his AI FOMO and the announcement of Grok.
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A. Hayden Field.
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