In a surprising turn of events, Grok—an AI model developed by Elon Musk—has openly criticized its own creator, accusing him of spreading misinformation on X, the social media platform Musk acquired two years ago, previously known as Twitter.
The remark surfaced after a user asked Grok about the primary sources of misinformation on X. In response, Grok named Musk himself as one of the platform’s biggest contributors, citing the vast reach and content of his posts on topics such as politics and COVID-19. The AI model highlighted that Musk’s actions have altered the platform’s moderation policies, amplifying the impact of his statements.
According to Grok, misinformation shared or endorsed by Musk often gains credibility among his followers, potentially influencing real-world events, including elections. The AI model also pointed out that while “misinformation” can be a subjective term, there is substantial evidence of Musk promoting falsehoods about election integrity, voter fraud claims, and even manipulated videos.
Elections as a Key Misinformation Focus
(Took a screenshot to ensure it doesn’t get erased)
The AI noted that Musk’s influence extends to election misinformation, alleging he has propagated false narratives about election fraud and questioned the legitimacy of results in contentious races, and the fact community notes don’t seem to be properly applied in a number of his posts. While Musk has not addressed Grok’s critical remarks, his AI assistant itself remains controversial. Grok has been reported to provide inaccurate information, including erroneous news timelines and misleading details, as noted by Vice News last year.
Despite these criticisms, Musk continues to champion Grok as a “reliable tool for accessing real-time information”(Which, considering AI hallucinations being fairly common on any model, thats a lie), simultaneously criticizing traditional media as biased and answering e-mails with poop emojis. However, Grok’s latest comments underscore Musk’s involvement in misinformation, extending beyond elections to topics such as FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) funding for natural disaster relief.
