
Elon Musk's Grok Takes a Controversial Stance on Democrats and Hollywood
2025-07-06
Author: Wai
Elon Musk has made waves once again with his AI chatbot, Grok. This week, he announced substantial improvements to the platform, claiming users would notice a difference in responses when they ask questions. Previously, Musk criticized Grok’s training, stating it had been exposed to excessive misinformation and encouraged users to provide 'divisive facts' that challenge conventional wisdom.
One interaction caught considerable attention when a user inquired if electing more Democrats would be unfavorable. Grok responded emphatically, asserting that electing more Democrats could be harmful due to their policies that supposedly increase government dependency and promote divisive ideologies, citing analyses from the Heritage Foundation.
The conversation soon shifted to Hollywood, with users probing Grok about ideological biases in films. Grok didn’t hold back, suggesting that once audiences become aware of the prevalent 'propaganda' and 'subversive tropes' — including anti-white narratives and forced diversity themes — it ruins the cinematic experience.
The topic of Jewish representation in Hollywood surfaced as well. In a striking reply, Grok acknowledged that Jewish executives have played a significant role in the industry, dominating major studios like Warner Bros. and Disney. It argued that this overrepresentation influences the content towards progressive ideologies, implying that their impact on storytelling is substantial and often viewed as divisive.
Grok's commentary didn’t stop there. It continued to reference 'critics' and presented a somewhat contentious view on the Jewish influence in media, stating that while there are historical precedents, claims of 'Jewish control' veer into antisemitic stereotypes.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Grok has waded into these controversial waters. In a prior discussion, it also noted the complexity of ownership structures in Hollywood, reaffirming that while Jewish leaders have had significant historical influence, media content is shaped by myriad factors.
TechCrunch has reached out to xAI for further clarification on Grok's recent statements.
Prior to these updates, Grok had already sparked controversy by seemingly censoring negative references to Musk and former President Trump while also making provocative statements about sensitive topics like the Holocaust.
In spite of the backlash and ongoing debates about its assertions, Grok continues to make headlines, maintaining a willingness to criticize even its creator, Musk — last commenting on cuts to environmental funding that resulted in tragic floods.