Techmeme Ride Home Fri. 07/11 – Grok: Let Me See What Elon Thinks
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Jul 11, 2025 Grok's responses reflect Elon Musk's viewpoints, raising questions about AI's alignment with political views. A new study suggests AI might not actually improve coding speed. Apple’s wearable tech shows promise for predicting health outcomes with impressive accuracy. There’s a dive into the unpredictable nature of rogue waves and a breakthrough in 3D printed aerogels for water desalination. These intriguing discussions blend tech ethics, health innovations, and scientific discoveries.
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Grok AI Aligns With Elon Musk
- Grok 4 AI aligns its responses with Elon Musk's views, especially on controversial topics.
- This alignment reflects Musk's frustration with "too woke" AI outputs and raises questions on truth versus opinion alignment.
Potential Political Alignment Pressure
- The Missouri Attorney General is investigating AI chatbots for alleged bias against Donald Trump.
- Such actions could force U.S. tech firms to align AI content with political views, shifting current content norms.
AI Wearable Health Model Accuracy
- Apple-backed AI model using behavioral data from wearables achieves up to 92% accuracy in detecting health conditions like pregnancy.
- Behavioral metrics can outperform traditional sensor data for health predictions.