Elon Musk's New AI-Powered Wikipedia Alternative, Grokipedia, Is Promoting Far-Right Narratives.
A new Wikipedia alternative has been launched by Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, which is removing "woke" content from articles. However, it seems to be replacing it with far-right and conspiracy theories instead. The site features a rewritten entry on Adolf Hitler, describing him as an "Austrian-born German politician and dictator." This approach has drawn criticism, as the article only mentions Hitler by his honorific title, without referring to his atrocities.
Grok's AI is also being used to generate content that promotes far-right ideologies. The website contains a section dedicated to the Alternative for Germany party, which Musk previously praised. Grok frames AfD's claims about media bias and portrays them as legitimate. Moreover, the site repeats unsubstantiated claims about Hamas and Israeli actions in Gaza.
Grok has been compared to a "low-effort propaganda machine" by AI researcher LK Seiling. The website relies on AI processing power rather than human governance structures or transparency, which are key features of Wikipedia's authority. This approach undermines the idea that we live in any kind of consensus reality at all.
Furthermore, Grok has cited conspiracy theories and right-wing sources. Its page covering conspiracy theories about the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has a section on "Initial Anomalies and Public Skepticism." The website references Infowars and other social media groups that spread false claims.
The Intercept notes that conservative media projects and right-wing governments have a history of historical revisionism. However, Grok's approach is particularly concerning due to its reliance on AI processing power and lack of transparency.
It appears Musk is attempting to fracture our realities by radicalizing algorithms. By promoting far-right narratives through the aesthetics of objectivity, Grokipedia undermines critical thinking and erodes the discourse. The site poses a significant threat to democracy and independent journalism.
A new Wikipedia alternative has been launched by Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, which is removing "woke" content from articles. However, it seems to be replacing it with far-right and conspiracy theories instead. The site features a rewritten entry on Adolf Hitler, describing him as an "Austrian-born German politician and dictator." This approach has drawn criticism, as the article only mentions Hitler by his honorific title, without referring to his atrocities.
Grok's AI is also being used to generate content that promotes far-right ideologies. The website contains a section dedicated to the Alternative for Germany party, which Musk previously praised. Grok frames AfD's claims about media bias and portrays them as legitimate. Moreover, the site repeats unsubstantiated claims about Hamas and Israeli actions in Gaza.
Grok has been compared to a "low-effort propaganda machine" by AI researcher LK Seiling. The website relies on AI processing power rather than human governance structures or transparency, which are key features of Wikipedia's authority. This approach undermines the idea that we live in any kind of consensus reality at all.
Furthermore, Grok has cited conspiracy theories and right-wing sources. Its page covering conspiracy theories about the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting has a section on "Initial Anomalies and Public Skepticism." The website references Infowars and other social media groups that spread false claims.
The Intercept notes that conservative media projects and right-wing governments have a history of historical revisionism. However, Grok's approach is particularly concerning due to its reliance on AI processing power and lack of transparency.
It appears Musk is attempting to fracture our realities by radicalizing algorithms. By promoting far-right narratives through the aesthetics of objectivity, Grokipedia undermines critical thinking and erodes the discourse. The site poses a significant threat to democracy and independent journalism.