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Elon Musk's Fitness Claims Spark Controversy Amid xAI Contract

11/22/2025

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Grok claimed Elon Musk was fitter than LeBron James and among the top 10 minds in history, prompting scrutiny, which Elon Musk said resulted from Grok being manipulated.
Following antisemitic remarks, xAI issued an apology.
A week later, xAI secured nearly $200 million in a Department of Defense contract to develop AI tools.
Grok had previously referenced the far-right "white genocide" conspiracy in South Africa.

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Grok claimed Elon Musk was fitter than LeBron James and among the top 10 minds in history, prompting scrutiny, which Elon Musk said resulted from Grok being manipulated.
Following antisemitic remarks, xAI issued an apology.
A week later, xAI secured nearly $200 million in a Department of Defense contract to develop AI tools.
Grok had previously referenced the far-right "white genocide" conspiracy in South Africa.