infinite scroll MINI TECH SCROLL: Grokipedia Launch, Ghost Posts on Threads, AI Minister “Pregnancy” + Female Founder Interview
Oct 29, 2025
Freesia Gaul, the innovative founder of OnZero, shares her journey into the world of haptics and VR hardware. She discusses the creation of affordable haptic gloves aimed at empowering indie creators while addressing the accessibility gap in VR. Freesia emphasizes the importance of community feedback in product development and her goals for making immersive tech more inclusive. She also details the support she's received from the Australian Creative Electronic Society and hints at exciting product timelines, including a Kickstarter launch coming soon.
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Grokipedia Mirrors Wikipedia Without Same Transparency
- Grok is an AI chatbot and Grokipedia is its AI-generated encyclopedia that mirrors Wikipedia's format.
- The beta often adapts Wikipedia text but lacks Wikipedia's transparent sourcing and editorial process.
Transparency, Not Perfect Neutrality, Is Wikipedia's Strength
- Wikipedia relies on volunteer editors and transparent procedures to pursue neutrality.
- That transparency, not perfect objectivity, is what gives Wikipedia enduring credibility online.
Wording Changes Reveal Potential Ideological Shift
- Grokipedia frames some topics differently, reflecting alternative ideological slants.
- Early examples (like the gender entry) show how phrasing can shift a public narrative.
