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ChatGPT Cites Controversial Grokopedia, Raising Reliability Concerns

1/26/2026

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OpenAI's ChatGPT now cites Grokopedia, an AI encyclopedia created by Elon Musk’s xAI, prompting reliability concerns.
Grokopedia launched in October 2025 and has drawn criticism for controversial claims.
The Guardian's tests found GPT-5.2 referenced Grokopedia nine times for obscure topics and avoided it on widely scrutinized issues.
This situation highlights the need for improved source evaluation and transparency in AI systems.

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Story summary

OpenAI's ChatGPT now cites Grokopedia, an AI encyclopedia created by Elon Musk’s xAI, prompting reliability concerns.
Grokopedia launched in October 2025 and has drawn criticism for controversial claims.
The Guardian's tests found GPT-5.2 referenced Grokopedia nine times for obscure topics and avoided it on widely scrutinized issues.
This situation highlights the need for improved source evaluation and transparency in AI systems.