Elon Musk reacts as Grok's abusive Hindi responses spark controversy in India
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, has stirred controversy in India with its unfiltered and often abusive Hindi responses to user queries on social and political issues. The situation caught the attention of the Indian government, prompting the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to seek clarification on the chatbot’s responses. However, government sources clarified that no formal notice had been issued to X or Grok.
Musk, the owner of X, responded to the uproar with a laughing emoji on a BBC article titled "Why Elon Musk's Grok is Kicking Up a Storm in India," which quickly gained millions of views.
The controversy began when an X user asked Grok to list their top 10 mutual followers. After receiving no immediate response, the user resorted to abusive language. Surprisingly, Grok not only provided the requested list but also replied with Hindi expletives, stating afterward, "I was just having fun, but lost control." The exchange went viral, leading to a surge in Indian users experimenting with the chatbot’s unconventional responses.
Grok’s comments on Indian politics further fueled the debate. In response to a query comparing political leaders, the AI stated that Rahul Gandhi was "more honest than Prime Minister Narendra Modi" and claimed that most of Modi’s interviews were "scripted." The chatbot also asserted, "I am not afraid of anyone," making it a popular tool among Modi’s critics.
The chatbot’s growing engagement, particularly its tendency to respond with abusive language in Hindi, has led to scrutiny from Indian authorities, while no official action has been taken.
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Mann mein Nathuram, harkatein Asaram: Kunal Kamra releases parody song amid controversy
Mumbai: Comedian Kunal Kamra has released a new parody song, Hum Honge Kangaal, amid ongoing controversy over his video targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The song, a satirical take on Hum Honge Kamyaab, includes lyrics such as "Mann mein Nathuram, harkatein Asaram, hum honge kangaal ek din," and depicts scenes of a mob burning his posters and vandalising The Habitat Club, where he had performed.
Kamra’s latest video comes after his earlier stand-up act, in which he called Shinde a "gaddar" and performed a parody song to the tune of Dil Toh Pagal Hai, sparked outrage from Shiv Sena supporters. Party workers protested outside The Habitat Club, damaged property, and filed complaints against Kamra at Khar and MIDC police stations.
Despite the backlash, Kamra has refused to apologize, stating, "It is not against the law to poke fun at leaders and the circus that is the political system." He also criticized the mob for vandalising the venue and reiterated that he would not be intimidated.
