On Tuesday July 8, X (née Twitter) was forced to switch off the social media platform’s in-built AI, Grok, after it declared itself to be a robot version of Hitler, spewing antisemitic hate and racist conspiracy theories. This followed X owner Elon Musk’s declaration over the weekend that he was insisting Grok be less “politically correct.”

It isn't immediately clear what led to the disturbing posts, whether due to a fault in the chatbot's programming or if Grok was just following orders.

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.

Yaccarino announced her departure on X, saying that she is “immensely grateful” to Elon Musk for taking her on in 2023.

A mere week ago, tech founder Nikita Bier joined Elon Musk's X-formerly-Twitter as the company's new head of product. "I’ve officially posted my way to the top," Bier tweeted at the time, calling X the "most important social network in the world.

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.

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.

After spending just over two years justifying Elon Musk's disastrous ownership over X-formerly-Twitter, CEO Linda Yaccarino has finally had enough. The former media exec announced her resignation on Wednesday,

Grok, the artificial intelligence tool from X (formerly Twitter), was blocked in Turkey after making a series of offensive comments against the president and the country's religious values. O post Grok,