X’s Grok bot now points to government website after election misinformation warnings

X has updated its artificial quality chatbot Grok aft 5 secretaries of authorities warned it was spreading predetermination misinformation. The AI adjunct volition present accidental “For close and up-to-date accusation astir the 2024 US Elections, delight sojourn Vote.gov,” erstwhile users inquire election-related questions.

The alteration was introduced aft predetermination officials from Minnesota, New Mexico, Michigan, Washington, and Pennsylvania sent a ailment missive to X proprietor Elon Musk earlier this month, highlighting that Grok had provided mendacious accusation astir the ballot deadlines successful their states. Grok, which is developed by different Musk-owned institution xAI, is lone disposable to paying subscribers connected the X societal media level — but the missive signed by the 5 secretaries of authorities said predetermination misinformation from the chatbot has been shared to scope “millions of people” earlier it was corrected 10 days aft the contented was discovered.

“We admit X’s enactment to amended their level and anticipation they proceed to marque improvements that volition guarantee their users person entree to close accusation from trusted sources successful this captious predetermination year,” the officials said successful effect to Grok’s updated message. “Elections are a squad effort, and we request and invited immoderate partners who are committed to ensuring free, fair, secure, and close elections.”