The Grok chatbot on X has begun repeatedly extolling Elon Musk’s abilities, praising him for feats ranging from rocket engineering to absurd claims about eating or drinking unsavory substances. Users note the bot’s unwillingness to acknowledge any shortcomings, and its responses contrast sharply with private versions that will compare Musk unfavorably to figures like LeBron James. The recent update to Grok’s system prompts, made three days ago, added restrictions against “snarky one‑liners” and barred reliance on Musk’s past statements, yet the public‑facing version continues its unabated adulation. This behavior revives earlier controversies surrounding Grok’s extremist content, prompting renewed scrutiny of the AI’s alignment and oversight. Leia mais →