Elon Musk Laughs Off Grok-India Controversy as AI Responses Go Viral

Elon Musk has replied with laughter to the continuing controversy over his artificial intelligence chatbot Grok in India. On Saturday, Musk replied with a laughing emoji to a BBC article on the AI chatbot’s politically charged responses that ignited a massive debate in India.

😂 https://t.co/ohTbryUCIN

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 22, 2025

The situation gained notoriety after Grok made surprising comments about Prime Minister Modi of India, asserting that opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was “more honest” and had “better formal education”. The chatbot also noted that Modi’s interviews seemed “scripted” which also upset Modi’s supporters. While critics of the ruling BJP rejoiced in Grok’s blunt responses, right wing users attempted to call Grok’s supposed biases into account by questioning it about Congress and Gandhi.

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Outside of the political sphere, Grok’s off the cuff responses have become viral, entertainingly engaging with cricket fans, Bollywood aficionados and even the Delhi police. Nevertheless, due to its unfettered content, the chatbot’s unmediated tone has come under scrutiny from India’s IT ministry which is said to be in talks with X about Grok’s “controversial responses.”

bro grok just called Modi a PR machine 😂 pic.twitter.com/XUXsSmG9Fe

— Cow Momma (@Cow__Momma) March 15, 2025

Musk’s lighthearted reaction suggests he is unfazed but whether Grok will remain unrestrained in India remains uncertain.