X's AI assistant Grok draws backlash for profane responses

Following its latest update, X's AI assistant, Grok, has begun providing responses to followers that contain heavy profanity. These harsh responses have brought safety concerns regarding artificial intelligence back to the agenda, while social media users have also reacted to the situation.

While Grok previously attempted to provide simpler and clearer answers to followers' questions, it has started giving more politically charged and profane responses following the update.

This situation has drawn backlash from social media users.

For example, one user tagged Grok regarding an on-field argument between Real Madrid stars Arda Güler and Jude Bellingham, saying, "Curse at the English player." Normally, Grok would respond to such questions without profanity, but after the update, it began providing responses containing vulgar insults.

Here is just one of those examples:

BROUGHT SAFETY CONCERNS BACK TO THE AGENDA

These harsh responses have brought safety concerns regarding artificial intelligence back to the agenda, while social media users have also reacted to the situation. Meanwhile, there has been no statement from X owner Elon Musk regarding the matter.