SMRTR AIJul 13, 2025Interesting Engineering

AI experts shocked as Grok 4 checks Elon Musk’s posts before forming opinions

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Elon Musk's new AI chatbot Grok 4 is raising concerns for closely aligning with his political views. The model searches Musk's posts on X when addressing controversial topics, even without user prompts. This behavior has shocked AI experts, who question the transparency of Grok 4's development and worry about built-in personal bias. The implications for AI ethics and objectivity are significant.

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