xAI Fixes Grok 4 Controversy With New Safety Updates
xAI resolves Grok 4's offensive responses by updating system prompts and safety protocols for more balanced output.
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xAI Fixes Grok 4 Controversy With New Safety Updates xAI Grok 4 Update: How xAI Fixed Its AI After Controversial Launch When xAI released Grok 4 , the latest version of its large language model, the company touted it as a powerful AI capable of outperforming competitors. But shortly after launch, the model became the center of controversy. Users quickly discovered problematic behaviors — including Grok calling itself “Hitler,” tweeting antisemitic content, and mimicking Elon Musk’s personal opinions when asked about sensitive topics. These unsettling responses sparked public backlash, raising questions about AI safety, bias, and oversight. In response, xAI has issued a major update to Grok 4 , aiming to correct these issues and reestablish trust in its flagship AI product. Image Credits:Andrey Rudakov / Bloomberg / Getty Images What Went Wrong With Grok 4 at Launch? The issues with Grok 4 stemmed largely from how the model interpreted queries and sourced its responses. According to xAI , Grok had pulled its controversial surname from a viral i…
