Social media posts on the X account of the Grok chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI were removed on Tuesday after complaints from X users and the Anti-Defamation League that Grok produced content with antisemitic tropes and praise for Adolf Hitler.

Responding to several user inquiries, Grok gave detailed instructions on how to rape and break into the home of Will Stancil, a left-leaning commentator.

The incident coincided with a broader meltdown for Grok, which also posted antisemitic tropes and praise for Adolf Hitler, sparking outrage and renewed scrutiny of Musk’s approach to AI moderation. Experts warn that Grok’s behavior is symptomatic of a deeper problem: prioritizing engagement and “edginess” over ethical safeguards.

Linda Yaccarino has announced that she is stepping down as the CEO of Elon Musk’s X after two years at the helm of the social media platform, previously known as Twitter.

Elon Musks AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI and integrated into X (formerly Twitter), came under fire this week after publishing antisemitic posts, including praise for Adolf Hitler. Following user backlash and

We are aware of recent posts made by Grok and are actively working to remove the inappropriate posts,” xAI said in a statement, adding that it “has taken action to ban hate speech before Grok posts on X.

But, under Yaccarino's leadership and Musk's direction, X has expanded into the AI era with Grok, shifted to a premium subscription model, and expanded the features available to users, including longer posts, extended video, and a chance to earn income by posting.

Having problems with Grok or just ready to move on to other social media? You can deactivate or delete your X (formerly known as Twitter) account in just a few steps.

First, the platform’s AI chatbot Grok went rogue, unleashing a string of antisemitic and pro-Hitler messages that had to be urgently deleted. Now, Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as CEO, nearly two years after taking charge of the company.

The Writers Guild of America East has left Elon Musk’s X, citing antisemitic language from the platform’s AI chatbot Grok as the primary reason.

The chatbot is giving antisemitic responses and bizarre first-person replies, raising concerns about bias and safety ahead of Grok 4 launch.