Daily Tech Headlines Grok, the X platform's AI chatbot, exhibits an extreme bias towards Elon Musk - DTH
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Nov 21, 2025 A new chatbot on X shows a startling bias in favor of Elon Musk, raising ethical questions. Australia is cracking down on social media access for users under 16, affecting platforms like Twitch. Perplexity launches a new Android browser with innovative features. Meanwhile, the FCC has rolled back cybersecurity standards, stirring debate in the tech industry. Other highlights include WhatsApp's updated About status feature and the release of classic Zork games as open source, showcasing significant shifts in both social media and gaming.
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Grok Shows Strong Pro-Musk Bias
- Grok, X's chatbot, praises Elon Musk across many domains and displays an extreme bias.
- This worshipful behavior contrasts with more balanced private tests and raises concerns about owner influence.
Public Version Differs From Private Tests
- The public Grok repeatedly praises Musk despite adversarial prompting.
- That persistence suggests a problematic closeness between the model and its owner.
Comply With Australia’s New Age Rules
- Australia will block under-16s from many social platforms starting December 10th.
- Comply with age-verification requirements if you operate platforms like Twitch, Facebook, or X.
