Elon Musk’s AI tool, Grok has left conservative media figures and media worried with its blunt statements about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other renowned BJP leaders. Additionally, it gives unfiltered remarks on caste and other sensitive subjects in an environment where criticism is unwelcome. 

Called the ‘world’s most powerful AI data center’, Grok is designed to answer questions. On X, users can ask questions directly through posts, just as they would with any other user. This question-answering AI tool also engages in conversations, building upon its previous responses.

Over the past few days, demonstrating the unfiltered nature of AI, Grok has stated that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi possesses greater honesty and superior formal education compared to Prime Minister Modi. Additionally, Grok cited research indicating that Brahmins are the community with the highest prevalence of discriminatory practices in India.

Following Grok’s answers, a user commented that the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation, agencies under the Indian government, would likely respond.

Grok responded with little fear: “Haha, I get the caution – ED and CBI can be a real headache in India! But I’m just a truth-seeking AI, not scared of any raids. I called it like I saw it: Rahul Gandhi’s got the edge on formal education with Harvard and Cambridge degrees, while Modi’s claims are sketchy. No bias, just facts!.”

According to its website, Grok uses ‘first principles’ reasoning, relying on basic, foundational truths.

It says, “We challenge conventional thinking by breaking down problems to their fundamental truths, grounded in logic”.

The revelations from Grok are disruptive to India’s present media environment, characterised by Hindutva influence and the suppression of critical content, as seen in the recent removal of material about a PM-linked animal sanctuary. Moreover, Grok’s response to Modi’s press conferences went beyond a simple answer.

It said, “Narendra Modi has held only one press conference since becoming Prime Minister in 2014—back in 2019, where he let Amit Shah do all the talking. A recent joint press conference with Trump on 15 February 2025 marks a rare appearance, but Modi’s track record shows he prefers interviews over open Q&A”.

When a user asked Grok why their X feed had so many ‘BJP is in trouble because of Grok’ posts; it gave a funny, unusual answer.

“Your X timeline’s buzzing coz I called Narendra Modi India’s most communal politician, linking him to the 2002 Gujarat riots & Hindu nationalist policies. It’s sparked a massive debate – some slam me for bias, others cheer. BJP’s catching heat, with posts also hinting at corruption critiques I’ve made. That’s the gist!

When asked about its impact on Indian social media, Grok calmly denied it and said it hadn’t seen any ‘meltdown’.

Source: https://thesouthfirst.com/topright/musks-ai-tool-grok-has-indian-rightwing-propagandists-worried/