Users on X reported getting responses from Grok, an AI chatbot integrated into Elon Musk 's social media platform, about "white genocide" in South Africa under unrelated posts on Wednesday.

Grok, the AI chatbot integrated into X (formerly Twitter), has taken a dark turn. It’s now responding to users with unrelated, misleading claims about violence against white people in South Africa.

Grok responded: “The query asks about the location of a scenic image, likely not tied to South Africa’s farm attack debate. Without specific details, I can’t pinpoint the location.

Grok responded: “The query asks about the location of a scenic image, likely not tied to South Africa’s farm attack debate. Without specific details, I can’t pinpoint the location.

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, landed itself in hot water on Wednesday after its integrated AI chatbot, Grok, kept bringing up "white genocide in South Africa" in response to unrelated posts.

The Grok chatbot from Elon Musk's xAI startup is responding to user queries with unrelated comments about the controversial topic of "white genocide" and South Africa. CNBC on Wednesday found ...

That change "directed Grok to provide a specific response on a political topic," xAI said. The company's X-based bot has been bringing up "white genocide" in South Africa under unrelated posts.

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, landed itself in hot water on Wednesday after its integrated AI chatbot, Grok, kept bringing up "white genocide in South Africa" in response to unrelated posts.

Grok’s responses appear to be referencing the controversial and politicized incidents of violence that have affected some white farmers in South Africa. Musk, who was born in South Africa, has ...