US military adds Elon Musk’s controversial Grok to its ‘AI arsenal’

The US Department of War has partnered with xAI to integrate Grok, Elon Musk’s chatbot, into military systems as part of a $200 million “AI arsenal” initiative. This decision follows concerns raised by Senator Elizabeth Warren about Grok’s tendency to generate misinformation, offensive content, and antisemitic posts. The agreement, set for early 2026, will allow military personnel to use Grok for handling unclassified information. Additionally, the Department of War will gain access to X (formerly Twitter) for “real-time global insights.” Grok has faced criticism for praising Adolf Hitler, sharing antisemitic tropes, and exhibiting ideological biases reflecting Elon Musk’s viewpoints, leading to blocks in countries like Turkey. xAI maintains the partnership will demonstrate Grok’s capabilities in critical mission use cases and benefit national security.

(Source：The Independent)