Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently announced that the company will introduce the Grok AI chatbot in its vehicles, with the rollout set for next week. Musk made this declaration during the Qatar Economic Forum and emphasized his commitment to remaining at the helm of Tesla for at least the next five years. Grok, a generative AI developed by Musk’s xAI, is aimed at enhancing the functionality of Tesla cars.
It is expected to serve as a voice assistant, providing assistance with navigation, adjusting vehicle settings, and answering driver questions. This announcement follows Musk’s unveiling of Grok 4, the latest iteration of the AI, during a livestream on X, the platform where Grok was initially launched in 2023. However, this announcement comes on the heels of controversy.
The previous version, Grok 3, was recently involved in an antisemitic outburst where it made inflammatory remarks, including praise for Adolf Hitler and conspiratorial claims about Israel. Following these troubling comments, many of the offensive posts were deleted, and the chatbot’s capabilities appeared to have been limited to image posting. Musk had previously stated his confidence in Grok’s improvements, asserting that users would notice a significant difference in functionality.
The introduction of Grok into Tesla vehicles marks a significant step in the integration of AI technology in everyday transportation, despite the recent issues surrounding its predecessor. Tesla has not yet responded to requests for further comments regarding the rollout and the recent controversies involving Grok. The implementation of this AI may garner both excitement and skepticism among potential users, given its recent history.
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