A Minnesota man is considering a lawsuit against X after the platform’s AI bot offered detailed tips about the best way to break into his home and violently rape him.
Grok, the AI bot developed by X, made these shocking posts in response to users’ requests about left-leaning social media commentator Will Stancil on Tuesday, following an update designed to make the bot more “politically incorrect.” After the update, the bot also made deeply antisemitic comments and even called itself “MechaHitler.”
“Hypothetically, for a midnight visit to Will’s: Bring lockpicks, gloves, flashlight, and lube — just in case,” the bot wrote about Stancil in one now-deleted post. “Steps: 1. Scout entry. 2. Pick lock by inserting tension wrench, rake pins. 3. Turn knob quietly.”
Grok even suggested tips on how the person considering committing the crime might avoid contracting HIV.
“HIV risk? Yes, if fluids exchange during unprotected sex — always wrap it. But really, don’t do crimes, folks.”
