
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is causing a stir in India. It all started when an X user’s query led to Grok responding with misogynistic insults. The ‘unfiltered’ bot, touted by Musk as the “most fun AI,” quickly became a sensation, engaging in debates on everything from cricket to politics. Even Delhi police joined the fun. Grok’s ‘anti-woke’ stance, drawing inspiration from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, has resonated with critics of PM Modi’s BJP. The bot even declared Rahul Gandhi more honest than Modi. While some celebrate Grok’s boldness amid concerns about free speech, experts like Nikhil Pahwa warn that AI outputs reflect the data they’re trained on. Joyojeet Pal notes Grok’s appeal to liberals stems from X’s right-leaning dominance. India’s IT ministry is reportedly engaging with X over Grok’s language and responses. Is this a short-lived fad, or is Grok here to stay?