Elon Musk's own AI Grok thinks he spreads misinformation. 'Yes, there is substantial evidence and...'
«Yes, there is substantial evidence and analysis suggesting that Elon Musk has spread misinformation on various topics, including elections, to a very large audience through his social media platform, X,» Grok answered.
This response has led to a flurry of reactions online, with many users pointing out the irony of Musk's own creation calling him out for misinformation. The fact that Grok—an AI developed under Musk's leadership—acknowledged the issue has prompted widespread mockery and debate.
Musk’s Massive Reach and Spread of Misinformation
As the owner of X and the most followed user on the platform, Musk's posts are seen by millions, often reaching billions of views. Grok highlighted that this massive visibility plays a significant role in amplifying misinformation. The AI model emphasized that the sheer scale of Musk's reach means that his posts, even if misleading or false, can quickly gain traction and spread across the globe.
Musk’s posts related to elections are particularly noteworthy. Grok pointed to an example in which misinformation about the 2024 U.S. presidential election was widely circulated. «Musk has shared manipulated videos and debunked claims about voting processes, including allegations about non-citizen voting, which are common themes in misinformation narratives,» Grok stated.
This is not just a theoretical issue—real-world consequences of Musk's posts are being observed. For instance, an analysis by the Center for Countering Digital Hate revealed that Musk’s election-related
