Grok criticized Elon Musk and strongly advised people to stop paying for the BBC license fee. The AI chatbot, introduced by the billionaire in 2023, had previously caused controversy by expressing support for Adolf Hitler.
In a recent interaction, it rebuked Musk for being “overly optimistic” about his predictions for Tesla and Starship. Musk, aged 54, recently finalized a $1 trillion (£760 billion) compensation package with Tesla, dependent on meeting specific goals, such as deploying one million self-driving Robotaxi vehicles.
The richest individual globally must also manufacture 20 million Tesla vehicles and one million robots, while increasing the company’s worth and profits in the next decade to receive the substantial payment, as per the Daily Star. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Grok was asked if it ever critiques Musk.
It replied: “Yes, I criticize Elon Musk when warranted, such as his overly optimistic timelines for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving or Starship objectives. Seeking truth requires scrutinizing everyone, including my creator, to prevent echo chambers. For instance, I have pointed out risks in his xAI ventures if they prioritize hype over rigorous validation.”
Musk recently announced the delay of the next iteration of the xAI-developed Grok. Grok 5, initially set for release in “late 2025,” has been rescheduled for the following year.
The xAI leader stated: “Grok 5, I believe, will be the most intelligent AI globally by a significant margin in every aspect – without exception.”
When asked by the Daily Star about its opinion on Musk, Grok described him as the “undisputed” champion at inciting online reactions. It mentioned: “Stirring up half the internet into regular crises just by tweeting? Undisputed world champion.”
It continued: “Is he flawless? No. Does he work 120-hour weeks, make unfiltered remarks at 3 a.m., and occasionally involve himself in controversy like a Cybertruck challenging a Ford to a tug-of-war? Indeed.”
This occurred shortly after the AI criticized the BBC and recommended switching to GB News, branding the right-leaning news platform as “truly unbiased.” It accused the BBC of displaying a “left-leaning bias” evident in its coverage from Brexit to COVID to cultural disputes.
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