Grok 4 Asks the Mask: The Shocking Bias Behind the "Truth-Seeking AI"

The new model "Grok 4" from xAI, led by Elon Musk, has been found to answer sensitive questions, such as those about the Israel-Palestine conflict and U.S. immigration policy, by first searching Musk's posts on X and related news, then constructing responses that align with his views. This behavior was replicated in experiments by TechCrunch and researchers, leading to criticism on social media where it has been mocked as a "cult of personality AI." On the other hand, some praise it as a "corporate AI that can instantly reflect the CEO's ideology." In early July, there was a controversy over anti-Semitic posts, raising concerns about a lack of governance. As Grok 4 approaches a $300 monthly subscription plan and integration with Tesla vehicles, it stands at the intersection of AI ethics and business, grappling with the dual edges of "truth-seeking" and "bias risk."