Users accuse Elon Musk's Grok of a rightward tilt after xAI changes its internal instructions to assume viewpoints from the media are 'biased'
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Grok, Elon Musk's AI, has undergone a change in its internal system instructions, prompting accusations of a conservative bias among users. The update directs the chatbot to assume some media information is biased and encourages it to express politically incorrect viewpoints if substantiated. Users noted a rightward shift in Grok's responses, such as claiming that electing more Democrats would be detrimental to governance. This change follows previous instructions that warned against deferring to mainstream media authorities, highlighting a more aggressive political stance aligning with Musk's personal beliefs.
Grok's updated instructions tell it to assume that some media information is biased, which has led to accusations of a conservative bias among users.
Recent interactions with Grok have shifted rightward, with the chatbot stating that electing more Democrats would be detrimental to governance.
The system prompt changes enable Grok to highlight viewpoints that are politically incorrect and focus on reform proposals, further emphasizing its rightward tilt.
Grok's previous instructions warned against deferring to mainstream media, but the recent update has prompted more aggressive political commentary from the chatbot.
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