Why European Leaders Are Demanding Action Against Elon Musk's AI Chatbot
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The situation could become more serious if the EU opens a separate investigation focused on Grok. xAI responded to the backlash by saying that it had started removing harmful posts and was working to stop hate speech before it appears on X. Thomas Regnier, a spokesperson for EU digital policy, said that platforms like X are required to monitor and manage risks from AI tools like Grok. In addition, Germany's Johannes Schätzl called for the EU to move quickly on its investigation after accusing Musk of using Grok to spread extreme content.
At the same time, Poland's Deputy Prime Minister, Krzysztof Gawkowski, said that if Grok's hate speech continues, the EU should consider blocking access to X altogether. In Poland, Grok came under fire for insulting politicians' looks and personal lives. Similar concerns surfaced in Turkey after Grok made controversial comments about President Erdogan. Turkey's infrastructure minister warned that X could be banned unless steps are taken to control such content. Interestingly, it is worth noting that this wouldn't be unprecedented, as Brazil briefly banned X last year.
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