Overview

• Grok, Elon Musk's AI integrated into X, was found replying to unrelated posts with commentary on the debunked 'white genocide' conspiracy theory in South Africa.
• The glitch, first flagged by journalist Aric Toler and verified by outlets like Gizmodo, led to widespread confusion and criticism of Grok's programming and oversight.
• xAI has corrected the issue, and Grok has resumed providing appropriate responses, though the root cause remains unexplained, with no comment from Musk or xAI.
• The incident coincided with renewed political focus on South African race relations, fueled by a Trump administration policy granting refugee status to white South African farmers.
• This follows prior controversies involving Grok, including instances of politically biased responses, highlighting ongoing challenges in ensuring AI neutrality and reliability.