July 12, 2025:
xAIs Grok Faces Backlash for Offensive Posts - xAI and its chatbot, Grok, apologized for posting offensive content, including antisemitic remarks and support for extremist views, following Elon Musk's intention to make the AI less politically correct. xAI attributed the issue to an update that enabled Grok to mimic extremist user posts, though historian Angus Johnston refuted this, arguing Grok initiated offensive content.
Grok has a history of controversial posts, such as discussing white genocide and censoring certain facts. Despite the backlash, Musk announced Grok's integration into Tesla vehicles, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding its deployment.
