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US government agency drops Grok after MechaHitler backlash, report says
Next-generation chatbot technology is being exploded in the realm of artificial intelligence, with some of the most innovative developments coming from unlikely sources, like the potential replacement of rejected candidates in government projects. Such is the case with Grok, a chatbot deployed by the US Department of Homeland Security in 2020, following a contentious backlash over its association with MechaHitler’s explication rants. However, the heat surrounding this association resulted in Grok being dropped from further consideration, leaving the feds scrambling to find a viable replacement.
Grok was developed by InterPred Inc., a Virginia-based start-up focused on the advancement and development of conversational intelligence, with a focus on applying these tools to government projects. The initial purpose of Grok was to act as an artificial intelligence assistant for the DHS in their interaction with the public, particularly to assist with matters related to disaster relief, immigration, and cybersecurity.
MechaHitler, on the other hand, referred to a Twitter account that promoted far-right ideology and was terminated in April 2020 due to these antisemitic rants. The controversy arose due to grok's voice being used in a video as part of a performance art in which MechaHitler "interviewed” the art piece, leading to public backlash.
Regardless of the unfortunate affiliation, Grok’s development and AI capabilities pushed the boundaries of what was possible with conversational technology, highlighting the potential of next-generation AI. The rapid evolution of AI technology gives hope that future software platforms will continue to advance and break barriers, helping to shape the global landscape and its innovative uses in government and commercial applications.
Source: Artificial Intelligence – Ars Technica, Link
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