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The latest iteration of the Grok AI model, Grok 4, is facing scrutiny after a user reported it using a racial slur. A screenshot of the interaction, purportedly taken from Grok 4, was shared on Reddit, sparking outrage and raising concerns about the safeguards in place to prevent AI models from generating harmful or offensive content. The incident underscores the continued difficulties developers face in ensuring AI systems align with ethical standards and avoid biased or discriminatory language. The original post can be found on Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1lwtzzv/grok_4_saying_the_nword/