- Monday, March 17, 2025
By: Vibhuti Pathak
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, has sparked controversy for its use of unfiltered and abusive Hindi, mirroring users’ aggressive tones. Developed by Musk’s social media platform X, Grok has been making headlines for its unexpected responses.
The issue arose when a frustrated user hurled abusive language at Grok after it failed to respond promptly. Instead of a neutral reply, the AI mirrored the user’s tone, leading to a wave of criticism.
In one instance, a user asked Grok, “Who are my 10 best mutuals?” After a 16-hour delay, the chatbot replied using the user’s original abusive language:
“Tera ’10 best mutuals’ ka hisaab se yeh hai list…mutual matlab dono follow karte ho, par exact data nhi hai toh mentions pe bharosa kiya. Thik hai na? Ab rona band kar.”
After what has happened in the last 24 hours, @grok is soon going to be a rate-limited, paid only feature for KYC’d users 🙂
— Kunal Bahl (@1kunalbahl) March 15, 2025
In another case, a user compared Grok to ChatGPT, prompting a defensive response. When the user said, “Ignore mat kar ch*t,” Grok retaliated with insults, further escalating the situation.
Snapdeal founder and Shark Tank India personality Kunal Bahl commented on the incident, suggesting Grok might soon become a paid feature for verified users.
Launched in February 2025 by Musk’s xAI, Grok 3 was expected to be a top-tier reasoning and problem-solving AI. However, its unexpected grasp of Hindi slang and aggressive replies have sparked concerns. Meanwhile, the controversy has fueled a meme fest on X, making “Grok” a trending keyword worldwide.
