India Investigates Elon Musk's Grok AI Over Hindi Abuses and Legal Compliance

The Indian IT Ministry is probing Grok's use of abusive Hindi language and its alignment with Indian laws, while broader concerns about AI ethics and misinformation persist.

The Indian IT Ministry is in discussions with Elon Musk's X over Grok's use of Hindi slang and abuses, examining potential violations of Indian law.
Grok's 'Unhinged Mode,' designed for candid responses, has drawn criticism for using profanity and raising ethical questions about AI behavior.
The chatbot has faced backlash for spreading misinformation and lacks transparency in how it processes and verifies data.
Grok recently apologized for wrongly labeling filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri as a source of fake news, acknowledging errors in its sources and impact on his reputation.
Broader debates continue about AI's role in society, balancing relatability with ethical standards, and the need for regulatory oversight.