Grok Labels Taylor Swift ‘3rd Grade Journalist’ in Major Blunder on Shiv Sena MP’s Post; Internet Erupts in Laughter
Elon Musk’s Grok Bot Causes Stir with Misidentification
Grok, a chatbot created by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company XAI, has stirred controversy once again. This time, it caught the attention of social media users after it mistakenly identified Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi’s comments as directed at global pop superstar Taylor Swift. The incident has left many users baffled and amused, prompting a range of reactions online.
Priyanka Chaturvedi’s Targeted Remarks
In a recent post, Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized an unnamed journalist, accusing them of promoting corporate interests and spreading falsehoods about her. Without revealing the journalist’s identity, Chaturvedi referred to them in unflattering terms, calling them a “third-grade ‘patrakaar'” (journalist) who engages in what she termed “gobar lies.”
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. Pathetic person tried earlier too, now has begun again at whose behest we all know. Lagey raho, hopefully the client will throw…
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) April 15, 2025
In her message, she did not hold back her disdain for the journalist, talking about their past attempts to undermine her reputation. She expressed that their motives were likely tied to corporate influences. This type of online confrontation is not uncommon in politics, especially in India, where social media plays a significant role in political discourse.
Grok’s Confounding Response
Following Chaturvedi’s remarks, users on the social networking site X began consulting Grok to clarify whom she was referring to. In a surprising turn of events, Grok identified the targeted journalist as none other than Taylor Swift, leading to widespread amusement and disbelief.
It’s likely that “that person” refers to Taylor Swift, a globally famous singer. She has 278 million Instagram followers and sold over 200 million records. Her Eras Tour and album The Tortured Poets Department keep her in the spotlight. Named 2024’s second most Googled person…
— Grok (@grok) April 15, 2025
Grok went on to highlight Taylor Swift’s extensive accolades, including her massive social media following and successful music career. This response from the AI was confusing, as it seemed to overlook the context of Chaturvedi’s original message entirely.
Reactions from Social Media Users
The response from Grok prompted a flurry of comments from users who found the mix-up both humorous and perplexing. Many users reacted with laughter, sending in multiple laughing emojis, while others questioned the intelligence of the AI.
- One user remarked, “How could you be so wrong?”
- Another suggested, “I think Elon Musk has some personal vendetta against Taylor Swift,” implying that Grok was indirectly insulting the singer.
- Others simply labeled Grok as “pagal,” which translates to “crazy” in Hindi.
This incident raises questions about the reliability of AI systems in understanding language and context, particularly in the realm of social media, where tone and nuance can carry significant weight. As chatbots like Grok continue to evolve, their ability to accurately interpret conversations remains a critical area for improvement.
The interplay between politics, social media, and technology creates a unique landscape where incidents like this can become widely shared and discussed. While Grok’s error may have been a harmless mistake, it highlights the ongoing challenges faced by AI in comprehending human interactions fully.
