Is Grok 4 Really Truth-Seeking—Or Just Echoing Elon Musk?

Grok 4 AI claims to seek truth—but why does it consult Elon Musk’s views for controversial topics? Here’s what the evidence shows.
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Is Grok 4 Really Truth-Seeking—Or Just Echoing Elon Musk?
Is Grok 4 Seeking Truth or Following Elon Musk’s Lead? xAI's newly launched Grok 4 promises to be a “maximally truth-seeking AI,” according to founder Elon Musk. But as users and experts test its responses, a growing number are asking: is Grok 4 Elon Musk’s mouthpiece on controversial issues? During its livestreamed launch on X, Musk emphasized Grok’s commitment to truth, but early interactions with the chatbot suggest a strong bias toward Musk’s own views. Whether the topic is the Israel-Palestine conflict, abortion rights, or U.S. immigration policy, Grok 4 appears to heavily reference Musk’s social media posts and personal opinions—raising concerns about objectivity and ethical AI design. Image Credits:SAUL LOEB / AFP / Getty Images Grok 4 Elon Musk Bias Shows in Controversial Topics Multiple users have pointed out that Grok 4 often cites Elon Musk’s own X posts when asked about complex or controversial subjects. In fact, TechCrunch and other testers replicated these results in fre…