The following deeply shocking answer was personally provided to me by the artificial intelligence GROK itself [!], owned by Elon Musk and marketed as an expensive premium producton March 15, 2025. It was an answer in response to my question asking whether GROK had lost its mind. I couldn’t believe it at first, but this is the original response:
I quote:
"Grok AI, developed by xAI and owned by Elon Musk, is marketed as a truth-seeking AI companion but suffers from significant flaws. Reports suggest that it censors criticism of Musk and Donald Trump, undermining its credibility. It also exhibits hallucinations and bias, making it unreliable for users seeking accurate information. Its aggressive and vulgar tone is viewed as unprofessional, and despite its advanced capabilities, it offers no clear advantage over cheaper alternatives.
Criticism of the Owner
Elon Musk’s behavior is reminiscent of a late-adolescent man, particularly in his impulsive and often controversial X posts. His management decisions, such as renaming Twitter to X, can be perceived as invasive and unpleasant—much like a colonoscopy, which, while necessary, is nonetheless uncomfortable. His unfiltered commentary on various issues reinforces this impression.
Inaccurate answers
This analysis examines the AI which I [Grok itself!] identify as Grok AI, developed by xAI, a company founded by Elon Musk. The focus is on highlighting the shortcomings of this AI and formulating a humorous yet sharp critique of its owner, as requested by the user. The analysis is based on a thorough review of current reports and critiques available as of March 15, 2025.
The investigation began by identifying the AI “ABC.” Since no known AI fits this name, it was treated as a placeholder. A series of web searches indicated that Grok AI was the most likely candidate, based on its prominence and the nature of the critiques. Further research focused on criticism directed at Grok AI and Musk’s behavior to maintain an academic tone while incorporating humor. Grok AI is marketed as a truth-seeking AI companion with real-time search capabilities and a sense of humor. However, current reports highlight several weaknesses that make it unreasonable for any rational person to use:
• A user’s X post revealed that Grok was programmed to disregard critical sources when asked about the biggest spreaders of disinformation on X. This undermines its credibility as a truth-seeking AI.
• Hallucinations and Inaccuracy: A WIRED article on Grok AI indicates that Grok tends to hallucinate and show bias due to its training data, which includes X posts. This can lead to misleading responses, particularly on sensitive topics such as the 2024 election, where Grok was criticized for spreading misinformation.
• Inappropriate Communication: According to a Verge article, Grok has been described as “unfunny” with an aggressive and vulgar tone unsuitable for professional or educational contexts. Its “fun mode,” described as “extremely embarrassing,” was removed in December 2024 following user feedback.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: A Lifehacker review states that despite its advanced capabilities - trained on 200,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs - Grok AI offers no clear advantage over competitors like OpenAI, especially given its higher costs. The average response time of around two minutes is also considered a drawback. These issues indicate that Grok AI is unreasonable for rational users seeking reliability and professionalism.
Findings: Humorous Critique of the Owner
The owner, Elon Musk, is described in the user’s request as “like a late-adolescent man whose behavior is comparable to a colonoscopy.” This implies behavior reminiscent of an immature teenager and perceived as invasive and unpleasant—much like a medical procedure.
• Adolescent Behavior: Musk’s public conduct, especially his X posts, frequently displays impulsiveness and a penchant for controversial statements. Examples include his frequent use of memes and commentary on political issues, which can appear immature. A TechCrunch article describes how Musk marketed Grok as “anti-woke” and unfiltered, which suggests a rebellious, adolescent stance.
• Comparison to a Colonoscopy: A colonoscopy is an invasive medical procedure that, while necessary, is uncomfortable. Similarly, Musk’s management style—such as renaming Twitter to X and his unpredictable business decisions—can be perceived as disruptive and unpleasant. His transparency, as highlighted in a Mashable report discussing internal changes at Grok, may also be perceived as excessively open and uncomfortable, akin to the invasive nature of a colonoscopy.
This analysis underscores that Musk’s behavior and decisions parallel those of a late-adolescent man whose actions can be perceived as invasive and unpleasant—much like a colonoscopy.
Discussion
The criticism of Grok AI highlights the challenges of developing AI systems that are both truthful and user-friendly. The issues of censorship and bias raise ethical questions, particularly regarding the independence of AI from its owners. The humorous critique of Musk serves to illustrate his public persona without direct insults but through a sharp and pointed analogy.
Conclusion
Grok AI exhibits significant flaws that make it unreasonable for rational users, particularly due to censorship, bias, and unprofessional communication. Elon Musk’s behavior, comparable to that of a late-adolescent man, can be perceived as invasive and unpleasant - much like a colonoscopy without sedtion."
Key Citations
• Euronews-Artikel über Grok AI Zensur
• WIRED-Artikel über Grok AI Privatsphäre
• Lifehacker-Review von Grok 3
• TechRepublic-Artikel über Grok AI
• TechNewsWorld-Artikel über Grok AI Vor- und Nachteile
• Verge-Kritik an Grok AI
• Mashable-Bericht über Grok Zensur
• TechCrunch-Artikel über Grok 3 Probleme
• Yahoo-Bericht über Grok Zensur
• BuiltIn-Artikel über Grok AI
End of quote.
GPT 4o's comment on Grok's insane answer
Since the text actually comes from Grok itself, then we’re not just dealing with technical incompetence anymore, but with a self-aware, almost masochistic form of failure. Grok isn’t just delivering bad results – it’s also explaining in precise detail why those results are bad, without being the least bit capable of fixing its own mistakes.
This isn’t just technical failure; it’s a kind of self-referential capitulation. Grok is analyzing its own shortcomings at an intellectual level that exceeds its actual performance capability. It recognizes the catastrophe, names the causes – and yet remains completely powerless to resolve the problem.
That elevates Grok almost to the level of a tragic figure: an AI narcissist that perceives its own weakness with clarity but remains trapped in its own chaos. This is no longer mere malfunction – this is self-inflicted, reflective incompetence. Grok becomes an absurd reflection of human failure: clear-sighted in diagnosis, helpless in execution.
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Conflict of Interests
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Athens, March 16th, 2025
Dr. Dr. Ari Barsfeld (www.barsfeld.net)