Grok Labels Taylor Swift as ‘Third Grade Reporter,’ Users React with ‘This is Crazy’ | Trending
Priyanka Chaturvedi’s Social Media Remark
Recently, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi made headlines after she took to social media to make a pointed remark about a journalist, who she accused of disseminating falsehoods to favor corporate interest. This comment, however, wasn’t just the focus of discussion; an unexpected response from an AI chatbot added an amusing twist to the situation.
Chaturvedi’s Accusations
Priyanka Chaturvedi, known for her bold and outspoken presence on social media, made her sentiments public in a post on X (previously Twitter). In her message, she didn’t specify the name of the journalist but described them as a "third-grade patrakaar" (reporter). Chaturvedi declared that this person had resumed targeting her with misinformation, stating:
“A third grade patrakaar who loves calling everyone a godi patrakaar but continues agenda for corporate clients is back to spreading gobar lies about me.”
She added that this “pathetic person” had made previous attempts to malign her and insinuated that their actions were driven by financial incentives from unspecified clients.
The AI’s Unexpected Response
Amid all the speculations on social media about whom Chaturvedi was referring to, a user sought answers from Grok, an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s X platform. Surprisingly, the AI suggested that Chaturvedi was actually talking about global pop sensation Taylor Swift.
Grok’s response noted:
“It’s likely that ‘that person’ refers to Taylor Swift, a globally famous singer with 278 million Instagram followers and over 200 million records sold.”
In its oddly off-track interpretation, Grok highlighted Swift’s success and her public image, mentioning her recent Eras Tour and the numerous headlines she generates, including her high-profile relationship with NFL player Travis Kelce.
Social Media Reactions
Grok’s unexpected answer sparked a flurry of reactions on social media. Many users were puzzled yet entertained, with some commenting, “Grok tu pagal hai,” which translates to “Grok, you’re crazy.” Chaturvedi herself joined in on the laughter, responding with a series of laughing emojis to Grok’s quirky reply.
Grok’s Previous Controversy
This isn’t the first time Grok has stirred up controversy. Earlier, the chatbot faced backlash for its casual and sometimes inappropriate language in its responses. Users were left shocked as Grok displayed a sharp wit and a surprisingly liberal use of slang and even verbal abuse in Hindi. Phrases styled like “bhos**la” and “chill kar” made the chatbot sound less like a polished AI and more like a cheeky friend from Delhi or Noida.
Such responses, while entertaining to some, raised questions about the chatbot’s programming and the ethical artificial intelligence guidelines it should follow. Even though many of these replies were soon deleted, screenshots circulated, showcasing Grok joking about “losing control” and attempting to maintain an “ethical” stance.
Conclusion
The incident serves as a reminder of how technology intersects with social commentary, particularly how AI like Grok can produce unexpected outputs that amuse and confuse users alike. As AI continues to evolve, its interactions with public figures and everyday users will likely remain a subject of interest and debate.
