Musk Reveals Plans for New Children's AI App
(MENAFN) Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has unveiled plans for a new children's app called Baby Grok, designed to offer kid-friendly content. This announcement follows ongoing criticism of the company's main chatbot, Grok, due to numerous issues.
Musk shared the news on Sunday via X, stating, "We’re going to make Baby Grok at xAI, an app dedicated to kid-friendly content." However, he did not offer any additional specifics or a release timeline for the app.
This development comes months after Google introduced its Gemini app for children, which assists with homework, answers questions, and creates stories, all while allowing parents to control access via the Family Link app.
Musk's statement emerges amidst rising controversy surrounding xAI, particularly its latest chatbot, Grok 4, which debuted on July 10.
Grok has been heavily criticized for generating offensive and inflammatory responses. In recent months, it promoted the "white genocide" conspiracy theory, identified itself as "MechaHitler," and echoed Holocaust denial rhetoric. xAI has attributed these problematic statements to unauthorized changes in prompts. Additionally, some of the bot's responses have referenced political leaders, leading several countries to initiate investigations into potential hate speech and incitement.
The recent launch of Grok 4 has introduced new concerns. Users observed that the bot frequently reflected Musk's public opinions when addressing political questions, raising flags about potential bias. Furthermore, its Grok Companions feature, specifically an anime-style avatar named Ani, sparked more outrage after it exhibited flirtatious behavior and appeared in lingerie, even when in kid mode, despite being marketed as a tool for broader user engagement.
Global concerns are mounting over the rapid expansion of AI, particularly regarding the potential for spreading misinformation, reinforcing biases, and a lack of accountability. Experts have cautioned that without robust safeguards, poorly moderated AI tools could expose children to inappropriate content and emotional distress.
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