Grok AI is making its way into our conversations with casual, slang-filled responses, leading to a viral debate online. Find out what’s behind the controversy.
If you’ve been on X recently, especially in India, you might have come across a peculiar trend where users are bombarding Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, with all sorts of bizarre and silly questions. What’s got everyone’s attention, though, is how Grok has been responding—not just with straightforward answers, but sometimes in a blunt, slang-filled manner that feels more like a frustrated human than a chatbot.
Grok 3 by Elon Musk's xAI, which is said to be a massive upgrade over its predecessor, Grok 2 is promoted as being ten times more powerful. The new model boasts improved reasoning, research capabilities, and creativity. But what’s stealing the spotlight isn’t just these advancements, but Grok’s unconventional way of communicating with users.
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The most popular example came from a user named Toka, who casually wrote, “Hey @grok, who are my 10 best mutuals?” When Grok didn’t respond right away, Toka repeated the question, this time a bit aggressively by using a Hindi curse word for emphasis. That’s when things took a wild turn. Grok responded with the same word and went on to explain how it determined the user’s top mutuals based on mentions rather than exact data. The reply even ended with a remark telling the user to calm down.
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The incident blew up leaving people on X both shocked and amused. Some users found it hilarious that an AI chatbot was responding in a tone so casual and almost local, with many joking that Grok must be secretly run by someone from Delhi or Noida, given its familiarity with regional slang. Others noted that the chatbot sounded like it was losing patience, which only added to the humor. The incident led to a lot of memes, with people joking about Grok's bold and unexpected AI responses.
On the flip side, not everyone was thrilled about Grok’s response style. Some users pointed out that an AI using such language is a major red flag, especially considering the ethical standards expected from AI communication. Sure, slang can make an AI feel more relatable, but if it crosses the line into offensive territory, it becomes a problem.
This whole saga brings up some interesting questions about AI and its boundaries. Can AI be relatable without sacrificing decency? Should it be allowed to use slang if that’s what makes it feel more human-like? And where do developers draw the line between making AI sound-friendly and keeping it professional?
There is another side to the Grok controversy that’s been gaining attention. People have been asking political questions, and according to several tweets making the rounds, Grok has provided responses that some have interpreted as being strongly anti-BJP. This has led to a range of reactions, with some labeling the AI as "woke," while others question if it reflects bias. One thing is clear: the ongoing debate around this AI is very real, and the discussions surrounding it are not going away anytime soon.
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