April 17, 2025 | 05:13 pm
TEMPO.CO , Jakarta - In a digital world flooded with content, one AI chatbot is cutting through the noise with sharp wit and real-time relevance. Meet Grok, the artificial intelligence developed by Elon Musk’s company, X.
Its sudden rise to fame on social media, particularly on X, stems from its witty communication style and its ability to deliver real-time responses on trending topics.
So, what exactly sets Grok apart and why is it gaining so much attention on the platform?
Grok is an AI-based chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI technology company in 2023. This AI chatbot is designed to compete with other chatbots such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and Google DeepMind's Gemini.
However, Grok stands out for its more relaxed, straightforward, and bold approach in providing responses. This has been considered by some media as fitting with Elon Musk's witty, often controversial personality on social media.
Grok is meant to help users understand the context of a post or a trending issue. Users only need to mention the @grok account on the X platform or directly use the Grok AI feature to get explanations, summaries, and analyses of a content or a post.
Its system is designed to provide quick and accurate responses, allowing users to grasp the essence of the topic without having to read lengthy content. This is what has made Grok quickly capture the attention of netizens and become a hot topic on Twitter.
The popularity of Grok AI reflects a significant shift in the way modern society sifts through and understands information in the digital era.
Amid the deluge of content on social media, many users need a tool capable of providing quick and accurate summaries and explanations. Grok is intended to meet this need.
The trend of internet users utilizing generative AI like Grok indicates that this technology is increasingly accepted as part of daily routines. It is not only seen as advanced but is now considered a practical solution for understanding complex and trending topics.
This phenomenon also signals the growing public dependence on technology in shaping perspectives and opinions on an issue.
The Dangers of Grok AI on Twitter (X)
Lately, many X platform users have started using Grok AI to verify the truth of certain information. Although this practice seems beneficial, experts still question the accuracy and reliability of the chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI.
According to Angie Holan from the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), the use of AI like Grok as a verification tool can actually increase the risk of spreading misinformation.
Holan explains that AI can indeed provide convincing and straightforward answers, but this does not guarantee their accuracy. As cited from TechCrunch, the main problem lies in the fact that the AI's answers appear natural and logical but could be incorrect.
Similar warnings also come from Ersin ahmutolu, a cybersecurity expert from Turkey. He highlights the tendency of many users to immediately trust Grok's answers without realizing the potential for misinformation.
According to Ersin, this situation is worrying because Grok is not a source of absolute truth. As also cited from A News, many instances of Grok AI inaccuracies have been reported. This means the technology was not created to verify facts.
These concerns have grown, especially after it was revealed that Grok had spread inaccurate information before the elections in the United States. This incident even sparked reactions from five state officials urging Elon Musk to fix the system immediately.
Although Grok acknowledges the potential for misuse of its feature, unfortunately, there are no warnings or explanations that appear when users receive answers. This situation can be misleading, especially if users immediately believe the information provided without further verification.
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