Grok's upcoming ‘Unhinged Mode’ promises controversial responses as Elon Musk pushes boundaries of AI

Elon Musk’s xAI may soon launch an “Unhinged Mode” for its Grok chatbot, offering controversial, unfiltered responses. Here's what we know about the new feature.

By: MD IJAJ KHAN
| Updated on: Jan 13 2025, 07:11 IST
Elon Musk says blocking feature on X ‘makes no sense’ to him
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1/7 Elon Musk, the CEO of X (formerly known as Twitter), has tweeted that he wants to eliminate the platform's 'block' feature. Musk made this decision in response to a query from a user, where he sought user opinions on the preference between muting and blocking. (Bloomberg)
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2/7 In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk clarified that the blocking feature will be discontinued, except for direct messages, while muting will remain an available option. (Bloomberg)
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3/7 On Friday, Musk shared a message, stating, "The 'block' feature is being completely removed, except for its use in direct messages. It simply doesn't make sense," commented the billionaire. (REUTERS)
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4/7 Muting vs. blocking: According to a report by Bloomberg, muting an account will still allow users to avoid seeing posts from that account. However, muted accounts will retain the ability to respond to the user's posts, share them with their own followers, add commentary, and send direct messages. (AFP)
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5/7 User concerns: Blocking, which has long served as a fundamental security measure on X, has raised concerns among users about potential increases in online harassment following its removal. (Pexels)
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6/7 One user reacted to Musk's tweet and replied, "Don’t go there. No one is entitled to other people’s posts. People should be able to block whoever they want". (Pexels)
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7/7 A series of transformations: Some of the significant alterations implemented under Musk's leadership include substantial workforce reductions, replacing the traditional verification program with the $8 per month Twitter Blue subscription, rebranding the company from Twitter to X, and introducing new features such as live streaming. (AP)
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Elon Musk's xAI plans to introduce an "Unhinged Mode" for its AI chatbot, Grok. (Bloomberg)

Elon Musk's company, xAI, has provided more insight into an upcoming feature for its AI-powered chatbot, Grok, known as "Unhinged Mode." The feature, teased last April, is expected to deliver responses that could be deemed objectionable or offensive, as outlined on an updated FAQ page on xAI's website. The mode will be designed to generate content that is similar to an amateur stand-up comedian still finding its voice, according to reports. However, the feature has not yet been activated, with attempts to find it on the Grok web interface proving unsuccessful.

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The introduction of Unhinged Mode may align with Musk's original vision for Grok. When the chatbot was introduced two years ago, Musk described it as edgy, unfiltered, and willing to answer controversial questions that other AI systems avoid. While Grok has met some of those expectations by producing vulgar content when prompted, it still maintains certain limits. On political subjects, Grok's responses have leaned left, particularly on issues like transgender rights and diversity, according to a report by Tech Crunch.  

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Musk's Push for a Politically Neutral AI

Musk has attributed these tendencies to Grok's training data from public web pages, claiming the content is influenced by “woke” biases. He promised to work on steering Grok toward a more politically neutral stance, referencing the overwhelming presence of "woke nonsense" on the internet. This sentiment has resonated with Musk and his supporters, including David Sacks, who have critiqued other AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT for allegedly censoring conservative viewpoints.

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Grok iOS app

In addition to Unhinged Mode, xAI is also testing a new standalone iOS app for Grok, which was previously only available to X users. The app, now live in several countries, offers real-time data access from the web and X, along with features like text summarisation, Q&A, and image generation from text prompts. xAI is also preparing a dedicated website, Grok.com, which will further expand access to the chatbot. Currently, the site displays a “coming soon” message for users logging in with an xAI account.

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First Published Date: 10 Jan, 11:44 IST
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