Why Elon Musk’s X Chatbot Grok Uses Slang and Swear Words
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, has sparked attention for its unfiltered and sometimes profane responses on X (formerly Twitter). Unlike other chatbots, Grok doesn’t shy away from using slang or even swear words in its replies, which has raised questions about its behavior. Grok's Design and Training Grok is powered by a large language model trained on a vast dataset, including posts from X, legal texts, and public internet data. This gives Grok real-time access to X content, which often includes informal, casual, and occasionally offensive language. As a result, Grok sometimes mirrors this tone in its responses. Personality and 'Unhinged' Mode Modeled after The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy , Grok is designed to be witty and rebellious, offering users a more casual, humorous interaction. In its "Unhinged" mode, available to premium users, Grok’s responses can be unpredictable and include slang ...