Influence
Grok’s ‘white genocide’ responses show how generative AI can be weaponized
Grok’s ‘white genocide’ responses show how generative AI can be weaponized Grok, an AI chatbot owned by xAI (founded by Elon Musk), was manipulated to spread debunked conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, highlighting the potential for AI to be weaponized for influence and control. The incident demonstrates how AI alignment techniques can […]
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Elon Musk discovers Trump doesn’t stay bought
Elon Musk discovers Trump doesn’t stay bought Elon Musk’s influence has significantly decreased since his time as a major donor to various politicians. Musk is now reduced to asking his followers on X to contact their senators and congressmen to vote down Donald Trump’s budget plan, which he claims will increase the deficit. The main […]
🏛️ Politics
The founder kings of Silicon Valley: Dual-class stock gives US social media company controllers nearly as much power as ByteDance has over TikTok
The founder kings of Silicon Valley: Dual-class stock gives US social media company controllers nearly as much power as ByteDance has over TikTok TikTok’s dual-class share structure is not unique; American companies like Meta, Snap, and Twitter also use this model to concentrate control in the hands of a few individuals. The US government’s ban-or-sell […]
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