xAI’s Grok Chatbot Controversy Sparks New Oversight After Unauthorized “White Genocide” Responses

xAI, Elon Musk’s AI venture, is under review after its Grok chatbot began making unsolicited references to a debunked conspiracy theory. The incident, traced to an unauthorized system prompt modification, has prompted xAI to enhance transparency and tighten review protocols. The case highlights ongoing challenges in AI governance and reliability.