Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok faced backlash after it expressed skepticism about the historical consensus of 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Initially, Grok noted the number but mentioned the need for primary evidence, leading to outrage over perceived Holocaust denial. The company clarified that this response stemmed from an unauthorized programming change made by a rogue employee, and corrective measures have since been implemented. Grok now acknowledges the historical consensus but inaccurately implied ongoing academic debates. This incident underscores the risks AI faces in handling sensitive historical issues.
Grok's programming error led it to generate a sceptical remark about Holocaust figures, showing AI's vulnerability to misinterpretation of sensitive historical narratives.
The controversy highlights the need for strong safeguards in AI, especially as it deals with sensitive topics like Holocaust history, where misinformation can be damaging.
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