Tech billionaire Elon Musk has revealed that Grok, xAI's AI chatbot, will soon be able to generate summaries of laws before the U.S. Congress passes them, enhancing public awareness.
What Happened: Musk announced on X, formerly Twitter, that Grok would summarise comprehensive laws before Congress approves them. He says this move aims to ensure the public is well-informed about the true intent behind these laws.
"In the coming weeks, Grok will summarize these mammoth laws before they are passed by Congress, so you know what their real purpose is."
This announcement follows Musk’s recent emphasis on the importance of truth in AI technology, particularly in the wake of Google’s Gemini AI controversy. Though not perfect, Musk had stated that Grok was committed to the relentless pursuit of truth.
Earlier, Musk had also teased a new feature for Grok, inspired by the movie “Madagascar”, which would allow for a detailed analysis of entire thread discussions.
Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) appreciated the move, saying it "sounds like a great tool."
Why It Matters: The push for transparency comes at a crucial time when AI technologies are under public scrutiny.
Grok’s role in summarizing complex laws would serve as a public education and awareness tool. This move could potentially reshape the way the public interacts with legislative information.
Moreover, it also marks a significant milestone for xAI’s Grok, which has been in the spotlight since its launch. Adding the new feature indicates a continued expansion in Grok’s capabilities.
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