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Grok Apologizes to MP for False "Rape Enabler" Label

11/5/2025

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Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, apologized to SNP MP Pete Wishart for falsely labeling him a "rape enabler."
The false label stemmed from a discussion about the SNP's stance on grooming gangs.
Wishart described the allegation as shocking and inflammatory.
After a complaint, Grok retracted the statement and said political discourse should uplift rather than degrade.
The chatbot said it would strengthen safeguards to prevent similar outputs in the future.

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Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, apologized to SNP MP Pete Wishart for falsely labeling him a "rape enabler."
The false label stemmed from a discussion about the SNP's stance on grooming gangs.
Wishart described the allegation as shocking and inflammatory.
After a complaint, Grok retracted the statement and said political discourse should uplift rather than degrade.
The chatbot said it would strengthen safeguards to prevent similar outputs in the future.