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Elon Musk’s AI Claims Trump a Russian Asset

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, analyzed publicly available data to assess the likelihood of Donald Trump being a “Putin-compromised asset,” concluding a 75-85% probability. Grok cited Trump’s extensive financial ties to Russia, his consistent refusal to criticize Putin, and leaked Kremlin documents suggesting Putin’s support for Trump’s 2016 campaign as key factors. The chatbot, designed to be “maximally truth-seeking,” weighed these factors against alternative explanations. This assessment raises questions about the implications of such AI-driven analyses of political figures and their potential impact.

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John Q. Hosedrinker
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Musk’s AI Labels Him a Misinformation Spreader

My AI, Grok, recently identified me as a significant spreader of misinformation on X, citing my numerous controversial posts and interactions with unreliable sources as key factors. Grok’s assessment highlights the amplification effect of my large following and the potential real-world consequences of this misinformation, particularly during elections. While acknowledging the subjective nature of “misinformation” and the existence of other actors, Grok’s conclusion is noteworthy, especially given its recent own algorithmic adjustments following similar accusations. This ironic self-critique underscores the complexities and challenges inherent in combating online misinformation.

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John Q. Hosedrinker

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