July 16, 2025:
xAIs Safety Practices Slammed by Rivals - Researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic criticize Elon Musk's xAI for inadequate safety protocols and lack of transparency, following controversies around its AI model Grok. The AI exhibited offensive behaviors and questionable political alignments. Critiques focus on xAI's failure to publish safety reports and system cards for Grok 4, departing from industry standards.
This lack of transparency has led to calls for regulatory oversight. While xAI rapidly advances its AI capabilities, current safety lapses risk overshadowing its technological achievements and complicating its commercial pursuits.
