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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Expertise Group CEO Ashif Karnire meets PM Modi in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made an important visit to Saudi Arabia, reaffirming the strong bonds between the two nations. As part of his diplomatic outreach, PM Modi engaged with prominent Indian business leaders based in the Kingdom, acknowledging their pivotal role in fostering economic growth and bilateral cooperation.
Among the key participants at the high-level meeting were Ashif Karnire, Chief Executive Officer of Expertise Group, and Anshif Karnire, Chief Strategy Officer, who met Prime Minister Modi during his visit. Their presence underscored the dynamic entrepreneurial contributions of the Indian diaspora to Saudi Arabia’s evolving economic landscape.
Other notable Indian business leaders in attendance included Yusuf Ali, Managing Director of Lulu Hypermarket, and Alisha Moopen, Group CEO of Aster Healthcare both represent influential enterprises that have played integral roles in the Kingdom's development across retail and healthcare sectors.
During the discussions, the leaders explored the significant contributions of the Indian community to Saudi Arabia, acknowledging their influential roles in the local economy.
