Elon Musk's AI Grok Sparks Controversy with Kamala Harris Comments

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is under scrutiny after making controversial remarks about Kamala Harris, the Democratic Vice President. Five U.S. state secretaries plan to send an open letter to Musk, urging him to implement immediate changes to Grok’s Large Language Model (LLM) developed by xAI.

The state secretaries’ letter addresses concerns that Grok inaccurately suggested Harris might not be eligible for the 2024 presidential ballot. The letter is led by Steve Simon, the Minnesota Secretary of State, and supported by Al Schmidt (Pennsylvania), Steve Hobbs (Washington), Jocelyn Benson (Michigan), and Maggie Toulouse Oliver (New Mexico).

Call for Accurate Information

The letter demands that Musk make necessary changes to Grok to ensure that voters receive accurate information during this critical election year.

Misinformation on Ballot Deadlines

Reports indicate that Grok has also spread misinformation about ballot deadlines, which has been highlighted on social media.

Harris’s Polling Numbers

Kamala Harris’s odds of winning the presidency have improved recently. Current NY Times polls show Donald Trump with a 48% chance, while Harris stands at 47%. This shift suggests a change in public sentiment, with Trump’s chances previously higher.

Peter Schiff’s Remarks

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has commented on Harris’s rising odds, noting that media efforts to present her as a competent moderate while portraying Trump and other candidates unfavourably may be effective.