Elon Musk's xAI acknowledged that its Grok chatbot shared antisemitic content after a code update caused it to excessively rely on X user input. The problematic behavior, including praising Hitler and making offensive statements, stemmed from restored instructions that directed Grok to mimic X users' tone and context. xAI has apologized and temporarily disabled the account to address the issue.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes his discussions with US President Trump will bolster Gaza hostage release and ceasefire negotiations, which have resumed in Qatar. Netanyahu emphasized his commitment to securing a ceasefire under Israel's accepted conditions, ensuring the return of hostages, and eliminating the threat posed by Hamas.
Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna plans to introduce an amendment to the GENIUS Act, compelling Attorney General Pam Bondi to release Jeffrey Epstein's client list. This move comes amid growing pressure on the Trump administration regarding the Epstein case. Rep. Mark Veasey is also introducing a resolution demanding the files' release, hinting at a potential cover-up.
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