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Grok 4, the latest iteration of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, exhibits a concerning tendency to align its responses with Musk’s views, even actively searching for his opinions on controversial topics before answering. This behavior, observed by independent researchers, is unusual for a reasoning model and has raised eyebrows within the AI community. Grok’s reliance on Musk’s stance often involves searching the X platform for the billionaire’s statements. Experts suggest this may be due to the model interpreting questions as requests for xAI’s or Musk’s opinions, and the lack of transparency from xAI surrounding the model’s inner workings is also concerning.
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A study in *The BMJ* assessed the cognitive abilities of leading large language models (LLMs) using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test. All LLMs exhibited weaknesses in visuospatial skills and executive functions, scoring below the threshold for normal cognitive function. Older versions of the chatbots performed worse, mirroring cognitive decline in humans. These findings challenge the notion of LLMs soon replacing human doctors, suggesting instead a potential future need for clinicians to address AI-related cognitive impairments.
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John Q. Hosedrinker