TechCrunch Industry News X users treating Grok like a fact-checker spark concerns over misinformation
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Mar 21, 2025 Users are increasingly relying on AI like Grok for fact-checking on social media. This shift raises important questions about misinformation and the reliability of AI sources. Concerns are growing over the ability of users to distinguish between verified information and what is generated by AI. The discussion navigates the challenges that come with this trend and the implications for fact-checkers.
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Grok as Fact-Checker
- X users began using Grok for fact-checking, similar to Perplexity's automated account.
- Some users, particularly in India, used Grok to check politically charged statements.
Concerns about Misinformation
- Fact-checkers worry about Grok's potential to spread misinformation due to its convincing tone, even when incorrect.
- Grok, like other AI assistants, can sound authoritative even when hallucinating or presenting inaccurate information.
Grok's Past Misinformation
- Prior to the US election, Grok spread misinformation, prompting state secretaries to urge Musk for changes.
- Other chatbots, including ChatGPT and Gemini, also generated inaccurate election information.