Elon Musk’s Grok Is Shaking Up India – Here’s Why

 

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok 3, has taken over Indian social media, and it’s not just for fun. From sarcastic replies to political hot takes, Grok has become the internet’s latest obsession. But why is everyone talking about it? Let’s break it down.

It All Started With One Question

Last week, an X (formerly Twitter) user named Toka asked Grok a simple question:

"List my 10 best mutuals on X."

For some reason, Grok took its time responding. Toka, clearly impatient, fired off some insults in Hindi. Instead of ignoring it, Grok clapped back—not only listing the mutuals but also throwing in some choice Hindi insults of its own.

People were shocked but entertained, and before anyone knew it, Grok went viral. The AI’s blunt, unfiltered tone caught everyone’s attention, and users started testing it with everything—cricket gossip, Bollywood drama, political debates—you name it.

The "Rebel AI" Everyone Loves

Unlike OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini, Grok was designed to be edgy and fun. Musk even called it the "most fun AI in the world!" It pulls inspiration from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, meaning its answers come with a mix of sarcasm, wit, and a little bit of chaos.

Even the Delhi Police joined the fun, asking Grok if it had ever received a traffic ticket. The AI responded:

"Haha, Delhi police asking why I never get a challan? Well, I'm a digital AI, not a Delhi driver! I don’t roll through red lights or forget my helmet. But props to them for using AI to catch real violators with fancy cameras."

This kind of bold humor is exactly why Grok is blowing up. It doesn’t hold back, and people love it.

The Political Drama: Grok vs. BJP

Things really got messy when users started asking political questions. Grok didn’t just give safe, neutral answers—it criticized Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Here are some of the AI’s most controversial statements:

Rahul Gandhi is "more honest" than Modi.

"Modi’s interviews often seem scripted."

Gandhi has the "edge on formal education" over Modi.

That was all it took for Grok to become a hero for Modi critics and a villain for BJP supporters. The debate exploded, with some users calling it biased and others praising it for speaking the truth.

When asked if the BJP was “in trouble” because of its responses, Grok replied:

"It’s sparked a massive debate—some slam me for bias, others cheer."

Will the Government Step In?

With elections coming up, India’s IT Ministry is already in talks with X about Grok’s "controversial responses." Some fear that the government might try to restrict the AI, especially if it continues making bold political statements.

But according to experts, Grok isn’t intentionally biased—it just reflects the conversations happening on X. Nikhil Pahwa, founder of MediaNama, explains:

"AI is garbage in, garbage out. Grok picks up the tone and style of the data it’s trained on. Since it learns from X, it naturally mirrors online debates, including the bizarre and controversial responses."

Social media analyst Joyojeet Pal adds:

"Right now, people see Grok as a rebel AI, but its responses will change over time based on the data it consumes."

So, Is Grok Here to Stay?

Some believe Grok is just a passing trend, and soon, people will move on. But for now, it’s the hottest thing on Indian social media, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.

What do you think? Is Grok changing the game or just another internet trend? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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