What you need to know about Grok and the controversies surrounding it
January 15, 2026
Elon Musk’s AI assistant, Grok, is facing scrutiny from governments worldwide. First launched in 2023, Grok aims to compete with AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. It’s part of Musk’s AI startup, xAI, which has merged with his social media platform, X. Grok has been controversial for echoing Musk’s views on race, gender, and politics.