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Latest ChatGPT model uses Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as source, tests reveal
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The latest ChatGPT model, GPT-5.2, has begun citing Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as a source for various queries, including topics related to Iranian political structures and Holocaust deniers. Tests revealed Grokipedia was referenced nine times in response to over a dozen questions.
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- Concern: The reliance on Grokipedia as a source raises significant concerns about the credibility and reliability of the information provided by the model.
- Concern: Users express a desire for the ability to blacklist certain sources, indicating a lack of trust in the model's data selection process.
- Concern: Criticism of using controversial figures as sources highlights ethical concerns regarding the alignment and safety of AI-generated content.
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