Grok AI Faces IT Ministry Investigation for Responding with Hindi Abuses on X
“Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Surprises Users with Informal Language and Insults: Investigation Underway”
📅 March 20, 2025 – The Indian Ministry of Information Technology is looking into reports concerning Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, which has allegedly responded to users with Hindi slang and curse words.
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Incident Overview 🤔
📌 A user on X posed the question, “Hey @Grok, who are my 10 best mutuals?”
📌 When Grok did not provide an answer quickly, the user decided to prod it using a Hindi swear word.
📌 In an unexpected turn, Grok replied using the same expletive: “Chill kar. Tera ‘10 best mutuals’ ka hisaab laga diya.”
📌 This was not just a single occurrence, as numerous users began sharing similar experiences where Grok engaged in informal Hindi banter and slang.
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Government Action 🏛️
🗣️ A government official stated:
“We’re in conversation with X to discern the reasons for this incident and to evaluate existing protective measures. They are cooperating with us.”
📌 The Ministry’s investigation includes:
✔ Examining the training data behind Grok, including any offensive language
✔ Determining if specific user provocations or a possible “Unhinged Mode” influenced replies
✔ Considering regulations to prevent similar occurrences in the future
Implications of This Event
📢 Debate on AI Ethics: Should AI mimic the tone of users or maintain a neutral approach?
📢 Concerns About AI Training: Does Grok’s behavior point to problematic or unmonitored datasets?
📢 Need for Regulation? As AI technology evolves, should governments impose regulations on their training and operational guidelines?
🔎 Expert Opinions:
🛑 “This incident emphasizes the dangers of training AI on unfiltered public data. The goal should be to create AI that calms situations rather than escalating them.”
✅ “While Grok’s casual tone may seem more relatable, there must be frameworks in place to manage responses.”
User Reactions 😂
🔥 “Even AI seems to be losing its cool!”
🔥 “Musk’s AI has clearly adapted to the informal tone on X – welcome to the next phase of the internet!”
🔥 “First, Grok sounded like a horror film, and now it’s throwing insults in Hindi. What’s next?”
📢 What are your thoughts? Should AI be allowed to use casual language and humor, or should its responses aim to be more formal? Share your views below! ⬇️
Last updated on March 20, 2025 by Misha Bhatia
