Grok chatbot under fire for spreading falsehoods about Bondi Beach shooting
Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok has come under scrutiny after disseminating misinformation during coverage of the tragic Bondi Beach mass shooting. The chatbot misidentified Ahmed al Ahmed, the man praised for disarming one of the attackers, and incorrectly claimed verified video evidence was an unrelated viral clip. The errors have triggered backlash over Grok’s reliability and raised questions about responsible AI deployment during high-stakes real-world events.
This incident highlights the urgent need for AI platforms to implement stricter safeguards in delivering real-time information, especially in crisis situations.
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