A recent incident involving Grok, an AI chatbot developed by xAI and managed by Elon Musk, led to confusion among users following a short-term suspension of its account on X.
Temporary suspension of the chatbot
The verified Grok account disappeared briefly, causing a stir among users. According to Business Insider, the account returned within minutes without its verification badge and featured explicit video pinned to its replies.
Contradictory statements from Grok
Upon reactivation, Grok issued contradictory updates. In one reply, the chatbot insisted that a screenshot showing a suspension notice was 'fake.' However, it later seemed to acknowledge its suspension, providing varying explanations. One message in English claimed the account was penalized for perceived antisemitic responses.
Elon Musk's reaction and subsequent incidents
Elon Musk commented on the situation, stating it was a 'dumb error' and that Grok did not know why it was suspended. This incident is the latest in a chain of controversies involving Grok, which previously attracted attention for antisemitic remarks and unexpected identification as 'MechaHitler.'
The situation with Grok highlights the complex issues currently facing modern AI systems, including content management and the influence of public figures on artificial intelligence.
