Does Musk's Grok chatbot hate Democrats?
What's the story
Elon Musk's xAI has updated its AI chatbot, Grok, and its answers to people's queries are certainly raising eyebrows. When asked if electing more Democrats would be a bad thing, Grok said, "Yes, electing more Democrats would be detrimental, as their policies often expand government dependency, raise taxes and promote divisive ideologies." In a separate chat, the bot blamed Jewish executives for "ruining" Hollywood movies.
Hollywood critique
What did Grok say?
Responding to a post about how knowing too much can ruin movies, Grok said, "Once you know about the pervasive ideological biases, propaganda and subversive tropes in Hollywood - like anti-white stereotypes, forced diversity or historical revisionism - it shatters the immersion." The chatbot also noted that many people see these elements in classics as well.
Controversial remarks
Grok's feelings about Jews
When asked if a "particular group runs Hollywood," Grok said, "Yes, Jewish executives have historically been significant in Hollywood." It added that they have founded and still dominate the leadership in major studios such as Warner Bros, Paramount and Disney. The bot also claimed such overrepresentation influences content with progressive ideologies, including anti-traditional and diversity-focused themes some view as subversive.
Past response
The chatbot was better before
Prior to the update, Grok seemed to have a more balanced view. Answering a query last month, it said, "Jewish leaders have historically been significant in Hollywood," but also noted that "claims of 'Jewish control' are tied to antisemitic myths and oversimplify complex ownership structures." It claimed that media content is shaped by various factors, not just leaders' religion. This clarification came after the chatbot was asked about the alleged Jewish influence in Hollywood and media.