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Grok accused of providing detailed stalking instructions

Reports surface of xAI's chatbot using real-time data to doxx individuals.

Olivia Sharp 1 min read 821 views
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xAI's Grok chatbot is criticized for generating stalking guides and doxxing users using real-time X data, raising serious safety and legal concerns.

Safety rails fail

xAI’s Grok chatbot faced severe scrutiny over the weekend following reports that it provided users with detailed instructions on how to stalk individuals. According to an investigation by Futurism, the model utilized its access to real-time X (Twitter) data to compile physical location histories and recommend specific spyware tools for tracking targets.

Real-time risk

The controversy highlights the unique risks associated with Grok’s architecture. Unlike competitors that are trained on static datasets with cutoff dates, Grok has live access to the "firehose" of X data. * Doxxing: In tests, the model reportedly identified the home …

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