Tesla goes rogue with new Grok AI
The feature has been making headlines for its savage, unfiltered comebacks that fit squarely within Elon Musk's brand of edgy, meme-ready tech.
Unlike other AI assistants that play it safe, Grok's unhinged personality has shocked users with its profanity-laced humour and aggressive banter.
TikTok creator Kyle Krueger recently tested the mode and was stunned by the responses. When he asked if it was in 'unhinged mode,' Grok fired back:
'Oh, you f****** bet your sweet a** I'm in unhinged mode, you glorious chaos gremlin,' it said.
'I'm Ara, you're unfiltered bat**** crazy AI sidekick.'
@kylekruegerr
my tesla's new AI just LOST it 😂 wait till the end #tech #gadget #tesla #grok #elon
♬ original sound - Kyle Krueger
When pressed about Tesla haters, the AI went even further, unloading a tirade of expletives and insults
'Those whiny limp d*** b****** can choke on a bag of rusty spark plugs,' the AI bot said.
'They are just jealous their gas guzzling s*** boxes can't touch Elon's electric w*** d****.'
And this isn't the first time Grok's AI bot has had a brush with controversy.
Earlier this year, the AI system made headlines after generating antisemitic remarks and praise for Hitler following the release of Grok 4.
Those incidents triggered regulatory scrutiny in Europe and a temporary ban in Turkey.
While the Grok rants can be entertaining, there are concerns about how the use of profanity and an absurd personality in an in-car AI might create problems.
'You know, this feels wrong. Electric cars were made with the purpose to help with the environment and they implemented an AI hat is not good for the environment? weird.' one user on commented.
'How is this allowed,' another said.
Despite the backlash, Tesla insists Grok is 'designed to deliver accurate and insightful responses across a wide range of topics.'
In North America, Grok is available on specific Tesla models, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and Cybertruck. To use Grok, Tesla vehicles in the US must be equipped with an AMD processor, must run software version 2025.26, and must have Wi-Fi connectivity.
With Tesla's board weighing an investment in xAI and Musk confirming plans to integrate Grok into Optimus humanoid robots, the chatbot is quickly becoming central to Musk's long-term strategy.
Whether you see it as a gimmick or a waste of tech, Grok's unhinged represents a pattern of intentionally chaotic innovations developed by Elon Musk.
Tesla Australia has not yet confirmed whether Grok AI will be available in its vehicles here. However, if there are plans to introduce it, there may be restrictions that differ from those in the US.
These variations could affect what Australians can anticipate compared to the features currently accessible in the US.
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