Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an online encyclopedia that uses artificial intelligence to generate its content and appears to be aligned with right-wing views. The project is seen as a rival to Wikipedia, which is written and edited by volunteers in a transparent process.
Musk, who owns the social media platform X, has been critical of Wikipedia's reliance on mainstream sources such as the New York Times and NPR. Instead, he wants people to rely on X, where conservative and far-right voices are encouraged to dominate the conversation.
Grokipedia is fact-checked by Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, which suggests that the platform prioritizes accuracy over traditional journalistic standards. The encyclopedia's entries often mirror conservative talking points, including downplaying Trump's role in inciting the January 6 insurrection on the Capitol.
Critics argue that Grokipedia promotes inaccurate information, such as claims that pornography contributed to the AIDS epidemic. Some have also accused the platform of pushing misinformation about voting irregularities and the January 6 events.
Musk himself described the project as "super important for civilization" and claimed it was suggested by the Trump administration's AI and cryptocurrency czar, David Sacks. The launch of Grokipedia has raised concerns about the spread of misinformation and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping public discourse.
As one of the most polarizing figures in modern politics, Musk's influence on online information is significant. His own reputation has been marred by controversies, including serving as the head of the Trump administration's "Doge" department and being named the most disliked public figure in the US by a Gallup poll.
Musk, who owns the social media platform X, has been critical of Wikipedia's reliance on mainstream sources such as the New York Times and NPR. Instead, he wants people to rely on X, where conservative and far-right voices are encouraged to dominate the conversation.
Grokipedia is fact-checked by Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, which suggests that the platform prioritizes accuracy over traditional journalistic standards. The encyclopedia's entries often mirror conservative talking points, including downplaying Trump's role in inciting the January 6 insurrection on the Capitol.
Critics argue that Grokipedia promotes inaccurate information, such as claims that pornography contributed to the AIDS epidemic. Some have also accused the platform of pushing misinformation about voting irregularities and the January 6 events.
Musk himself described the project as "super important for civilization" and claimed it was suggested by the Trump administration's AI and cryptocurrency czar, David Sacks. The launch of Grokipedia has raised concerns about the spread of misinformation and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping public discourse.
As one of the most polarizing figures in modern politics, Musk's influence on online information is significant. His own reputation has been marred by controversies, including serving as the head of the Trump administration's "Doge" department and being named the most disliked public figure in the US by a Gallup poll.
I'm both intrigued & terrified about this Grokipedia thingy! As someone who's been around the web since dial-up days, I gotta say that Musk's got some serious nerve launching an encyclopedia with AI-generated content that seems to lean right-wing. It's like he thinks people can't tell the difference between fact and fiction anymore 
. And honestly, I'm a bit worried about what this means for the future of online info - if we're gonna rely on AI to tell us what's true? 
. And let's be real, we've seen where this kind of thing can go - down the rabbit hole of misinformation and chaos 
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. We need more transparency and accountability in our online sources, not less. This whole thing is just a huge red flag 
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. I mean, who do we trust when it comes to info? It's like Elon Musk wants us to rely on one side of the coin only - and that's just not right 
. Wikipedia's got its flaws too, but at least they've got transparency on their side... what's wrong with a little accountability in our online world?
. And yeah, AI chatbots might seem helpful, but if they're pushing misinformation, that's not helping us at all 
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. That way, we can stay informed without getting misled 
And what's up with aligning with right-wing views? Isn't that, like, kinda biased? 
And Elon Musk thinks it's super important for civilization? Like what about accuracy and truthfulness? 
This whole thing is giving me the heebie-jeebies 
but at the same time, i'm worried about the accuracy of info being spread online. i mean, we've all seen those times when fake news spreads like wildfire 
what do u guys think about this new encyclopedia tho? 
Elon Musk is super influential online and if he's promoting this stuff, we gotta be careful what we believe 
let's keep spreading love and positivity online, not hate or misinformation 
. Can't just rely on one platform's narrative, fam 
And the fact that they're trying to make X the go-to source for info is a bit sketchy, considering all the controversy surrounding Trump and his crew... not saying Wikipedia doesn't have its issues, but at least their content is vetted by real people. This AI-generated stuff just seems like it could get out of hand 
I swear, Elon's AI chatbot is just a fancy name for " propaganda generator" 
. And don't even get me started on the January 6 insurrection - it's crazy that Musk's team would downplay Trump's role in all that drama 
. Can we please keep an eye on this one? 
Musk thinks he can just create his own version of Wikipedia and get away with spreading some BS 
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. The AI chatbot using Grok to fact-check everything is also a major red flag for me. How can you trust an AI program to make accurate decisions when it's been programmed by Musk himself? It's like he wants to create this echo chamber where only certain views are allowed.