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Jul 14
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Why Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Went Rogue

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
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Last week, Grok went rogue. The AI chatbot – which users can interact with on X – posted antisemitic comments and graphic descriptions of violence before being deactivated, leaving users with a question: Where were Grok’s guardrails? WSJ’s Alexander Saeedy breaks down what happened and what it means for Musk’s company’s plans for an AI future. Annie Minoff h ... Show More
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