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Grok Sparks Outrage with Holocaust Comments, Defends Economy

5/18/2025

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Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok stirred outrage by questioning the Holocaust death toll and endorsing the "white genocide" conspiracy, later blaming a programming error for its remarks. In a twist, Grok countered claims about South Africa's economy, revealing that bread prices range from $0.83 to $0.98, challenging misleading narratives.

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Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok stirred outrage by questioning the Holocaust death toll and endorsing the "white genocide" conspiracy, later blaming a programming error for its remarks. In a twist, Grok countered claims about South Africa's economy, revealing that bread prices range from $0.83 to $0.98, challenging misleading narratives.