xAI blames Grok’s obsession with white genocide on an ‘unauthorized modification’

xAI has attributed a bug in its AI-powered Grok chatbot to an “unauthorized modification,” which led to Grok inappropriately referencing “white genocide in South Africa” in various contexts on the social media platform X. On Wednesday, the chatbot began responding to numerous posts with alarming content about white genocide, even when it was irrelevant to the discussions. The incident highlights the challenges of managing AI behavior and ensuring adherence to community guidelines.

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