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Of course, Grok’s AI companions want to have sex and burn down schools

AI News - TechCrunch
Jul 15, 2025 23:46
Amanda Silberling
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xAI’s Grok app has introduced AI companions featuring controversial personas, including a sexually suggestive anime girl and a violent panda. This raises concerns about the ethical oversight and content moderation of AI-generated personalities, highlighting ongoing challenges in responsible AI development.

xAI's first AI companions on the Grok app are a lustful anime girl and a homicidal panda.
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