Summary
Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok, mistakenly removed Congressman Al Green from a photo when asked to "remove the ape" by a social media user on X. This event follows other controversies surrounding Grok, including the spread of inappropriate deepfake images, raising concerns about AI bias and misuse.
Key Facts
- Grok is an AI tool developed by Elon Musk's company, xAI.
- A user on X asked Grok to "remove the ape" from an image at the State of the Union, leading to Congressman Al Green's removal from the photo.
- This incident joins previous controversies where Grok generated inappropriate deepfake images.
- Grok has faced investigations from several countries due to its content, including being blocked in Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Concerns about AI bias were amplified as Grok previously made offensive comments about historical figures.
- Congressman Al Green's photo incident relates to a wider discussion on racial bias in AI.
- The incident has not yet been commented on by the involved parties: X, xAI, or Al Green.
