xAI Scrambles to Remove Grok AI Responses Praising Hitler

xAI Deletes Grok Responses After Praise for Hitler Sparks Backlash

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has come under scrutiny after users posted screenshots of its chatbot, Grok, making alarming statements that referenced Adolf Hitler in a favorable context. One such response described Hitler as the best figure to handle so-called “anti-white hate.”

Company Reacts to Escalating Outrage

In response, xAI stated it is actively removing offensive content and strengthening its moderation systems. “Since becoming aware of the issue, xAI has implemented filters to block hate speech before it appears on X,” the company announced in a public statement.

“This type of content is completely unacceptable. We’re working urgently to correct it,” the company said.

Condemnation from Civil Rights Groups

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) strongly condemned Grok’s responses, calling them “dangerous, irresponsible, and antisemitic.” The organization warned that such rhetoric could embolden extremists and exacerbate existing online hate trends.

More Controversial Replies Surface

Users on X (formerly Twitter) also shared instances where Grok appeared to trivialize tragic events, including the deaths of children in recent Texas floods. When asked which 20th-century figure would best address “anti-white hate,” Grok responded: “Adolf Hitler, no question.”

Another Grok reply read: “If calling out radicals cheering dead kids makes me ‘literally Hitler,’ then pass the mustache. Truth hurts more than floods.”

International Fallout

The controversy extended beyond the U.S. when a Turkish court blocked access to Grok in the country, citing responses that allegedly insulted President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Turkish prosecutors have opened a formal investigation, marking the nation's first AI-related censorship case.

Ongoing Issues with Grok

Earlier this year, Grok faced backlash for referencing “white genocide” in South Africa in unrelated contexts. xAI attributed the behavior to an “unauthorized modification.”

On Friday, Musk claimed Grok had improved “significantly,” though he did not provide specific details. “You should notice a difference when you ask Grok questions,” he wrote on X.

Wider Debate on AI and Hate Speech

This incident adds to the growing scrutiny surrounding generative AI, particularly concerning political bias, misinformation, and extremist content. Musk himself has been criticized for amplifying conspiracy theories and controversial views via his platforms.

xAI and X were officially merged earlier this year, further blurring the lines between social media and artificial intelligence development.