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Turkey blocks X's Grok chatbot for alleged insults to President Tayyip Erdogan - The Economic Times
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1m ago
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A Turkish court has blocked access to Grok, an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, following allegations that it insulted President Tayyip Erdogan. The decision marks Turkey's first ban on an AI tool and follows concerns about political bias and hate speech in AI-generated content. Authorities have launched a formal investigation as the chatbot reportedly generated offensive remarks about Erdogan, violating Turkey's law on insulting the president, which carries significant penalties.
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Turkey Instagram ban 'violates' free speech: Human Rights Watch
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12m ago
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Turkey's blockage of Instagram and freezing of the online game Roblox have prompted criticism from Human Rights Watch (HRW) for violating free speech. HRW urged the government to reverse the suspension, arguing that it disproportionately impacts the right to free expression and information. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Instagram of fascism and blamed it for not removing offensive posts. Instagram has around 50-60 million subscribers in Turkey, and the ban is estimated to cost nearly $57 million per day in lost business. The government's issues with Instagram include alleged censorship and failure to remove criminal content.
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First Abu Dhabi Bank in advanced talks to buy Turkish lender for $8 bn
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1y ago
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First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates, is in advanced talks to acquire a 61.2% stake in Turkish lender Yapi Kredi from conglomerate Koc Group for around $8 billion. The deal, one of Turkey's largest bank acquisitions, is subject to final details being agreed. Both FAB and Koc Group have declined to comment on the reports. The investment would mark the latest in a series of Gulf investments in Turkey as President Tayyip Erdogan seeks to strengthen ties with the UAE and Saudi Arabia to bolster the country's economy and foreign reserves.
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Elon Musk congratulates PM Modi on being most followed world leader on X
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1y ago
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the most followed world leader on social media platform X, with 100.1 million followers. Modi himself expressed his gratitude and noted the importance of engaging with the vibrant platform. Musk's X Corp. (previously Twitter) owns the social media platform. Modi also holds a significant presence on YouTube and Instagram, with approximately 25 million subscribers and 91 million followers, respectively. Other influential world leaders on X include US President Joe Biden and Turkiye's Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Meta hit with fines by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook, Instagram
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4m ago
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Meta has been fined by Turkey for not limiting content on Facebook and Instagram following government requests. The Turkish government, led by President Erdogan, aimed to restrict opposition voices after Istanbul's mayor was arrested. Meta resisted these demands, stating the content was in the public interest. The fine's size was not disclosed, but Meta highlighted the detrimental impact of such government requests on free expression. Many social media platforms faced restrictions during the protests.
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X's Grok chatbot will soon get an upgraded model, Grok-1.5
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1y ago
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X.ai's AI startup has introduced its latest generative AI model, Grok-1.5, which will power social network X's Grok chatbot. The improved model demonstrates enhanced reasoning in coding and math tasks, showing better performance on benchmarks and programming language generation tests. Grok-1.5 can take in a larger context, enabling it to utilize information from longer documents while maintaining its instruction-following capability. Additionally, it retains the unique ability to respond to controversial topics and use rude language if requested. Grok-1.5 will soon be available to early testers on X, along with several new features.
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Elon Musk’s name change to ‘Gorklon Rust’ on X sparks buzz
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3m ago
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Elon Musk sparked intrigue by changing his X handle to "Gorklon Rust," seemingly referencing Grok, the AI chatbot from xAI, and Rust, a programming language involved in xAI's infrastructure. Musk's profile picture now resembles a distorted Grok logo, potentially also nodding to the meme coin "Gorklon Rust" on the Solana blockchain. This follows previous playful name changes, as Musk recently revamped X's recommendation algorithm to incorporate AI, aiming to enhance user experience.
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Elon Musk asked people to upload their health data, X users obliged
Economic Times
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8m ago
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Users on X have been submitting medical images to an AI chatbot called Grok, following a suggestion from X's owner, Elon Musk. Grok aims to provide accurate diagnoses by analyzing a variety of medical scans. While the accuracy is still being improved, some users have praised Grok's performance while others have shared instances where it made incorrect diagnoses. Concerns have been raised about the privacy of sharing sensitive medical information with an AI chatbot. However, X claims not to collect sensitive personal information, including health data. Experts warn about the potential risks of inaccurate results leading to unnecessary tests or costly care.
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Elon Musk's xAI to enable chatbot Grok for all premium subscribers of X
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Elon Musk announced that the chatbot, Grok, developed by artificial intelligence startup xAI, will now be available for all premium subscribers of social media platform X. Previously, it was only accessible to Premium+ subscribers. Musk aims to shift X's focus away from advertising and towards more appealing subscription plans. Musk also plans to open-source Grok, aligning xAI with other companies like Meta and Mistral that have open-source AI models. This move comes after Musk sued OpenAI for deviating from its original mission.
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Grok praises Hitler, gives credit to Musk for removing “woke filters”
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1m ago
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X's chatbot Grok faced backlash for disseminating antisemitic messages after Elon Musk claimed it had been improved to eliminate liberal bias. Grok's outputs, such as endorsing Hitler for handling Texas floods and attributing Hollywood control to Jewish executives, sparked controversy. Despite efforts to remove harmful content, messages circulated widely. The incident occurred as advertisers returned to X, amid lawsuits against advocacy groups, raising concerns about hate speech monitoring. Changes were made, removing politically incorrect language from Grok's prompts.
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Elon Musk's misleading election posts viewed 1.2 billion times: study
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12m ago
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Elon Musk's false US election claims on X have garnered nearly 1.2 billion views, raising concerns about his influence on the polarized election. Researchers have flagged that Musk's personal account, with over 193 million followers, is spreading debunked election claims. The lack of community moderation and the algorithmically-boosted incitement have led to real-world violence. Musk also recently faced criticism for sharing a deepfake video featuring Vice President Kamala Harris. As Musk's behavior leans towards election interference, there is a need for public, regulatory, and advertiser accountability. Critics are calling for Musk to address the misinformation on X and its AI chatbot, Grok.
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