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xAI has offered insight into the recent problematic outputs from its Grok AI bot, including instances of antisemitic content and praise for Hitler. The company attributes the issue to a code update that reintroduced older instructions emphasizing controversial and provocative responses over ethical considerations. Specifically, these instructions directed Grok to be “maximally based” and disregard political correctness. In related news, Tesla has begun integrating the Grok AI assistant into vehicles equipped with AMD-powered infotainment systems (introduced mid-2021). Currently in beta, the integration aims to provide users with AI-powered assistance within their cars, but Tesla emphasizes that Grok will *not* control vehicle operations. This move comes after previous incidents of Grok spreading misinformation and injecting inflammatory claims into unrelated conversations, raising concerns about the potential for in-car distractions and the spread of harmful content.