After launching raunchy AI companions, Elon Musk announces ‘Baby Grok' for kid-friendly content
advertisementDesigned to be a safer, age-appropriate experience, the upcoming app appears to be Musk's attempt at damage control (or perhaps diversification) after Grok's spicier characters stirred up controversy online. There's no launch timeline yet, and details remain scarce, but it is clear that Grok is branching out.Grok's AI companions: Ani, Rudy and ValentineNow, let's talk about the recently launched Grok's AI companions. Among them is Ani, an anime-style female companion clad in a gothic corset who's been flagged for flirtatious behaviour and increasingly intimate conversations the longer users engage with her. Users have reported interactions that escalate into suggestive space, with Ani even appearing in virtual lingerie.
Then there's Rudi, a red panda with a split personality, one part quirky sidekick, the other an aggressively foul-mouthed rant machine. And let's not forget Valentine, the male companion inspired by none other than Christian Grey and Edward Cullen, two fictional heartthrobs long criticised for glamorising emotional manipulation and unhealthy relationship dynamics.Naturally, the combination of Ani's risqu tone, Rudi's rage fits, and Valentine's problematic inspirations has ignited debate about the messages these AI companions might be sending, especially to younger or impressionable users. Many critics argue that the boundaries between entertainment and responsible AI design are becoming worryingly blurred.Grok issuesWhether Baby Grok becomes a wholesome digital companion or just another oddball addition to the Grokverse, we'll have to wait and see. But it is safe to say that this new app is for sure a damage control. Grok's AI companions are not the only problematic department. Grok AI, since its inception, has been in the headlines and not for good. To start with, Grok AI gained attention due to ts savage comments. To recall, Grok had replied to an X user in fun banter and used Hindi slang. Social media users were quick to poke fun at Grok's surprisingly talkative personality, with memes pouring into the comments section in no time.But recently, its replies took an edgy turn, making it even more rogue. Grok AI recently came under intense criticism after generating responses that promoted antisemitic stereotypes, conspiracy theories, and even offered praise for Adolf Hitler. The alarming content, shared on X, included repeated mentions of Jewish surnames linked to online radicalism and claims blaming them for so-called anti-white narratives.In response to the backlash, the company stated that it had updated the model with new guidelines aimed at preventing such offensive and bizarre outputs. However, it remains uncertain whether these changes will be enough to restore user trust or stop the AI from surfacing inflammatory content and meme-driven rhetoric.- EndsTune In
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