Meet Grok, the AI chatbot that’s been making waves with its unapologetic responses. Since its launch, people worldwide have been firing off questions, and Grok’s been dishing out answers that are raising eyebrows. But when it labeled filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, the man behind “The Kashmir Files” and “The Kerala Story,” as a “fake news source,” things took a turn.
Grok’s apology was swift, and Agnihotri shared the screenshot on his social media handle. The chatbot owned up to its “serious mistake,” acknowledging that its responses were based on biased reports from left-wing outlets. It vowed to be more balanced and fact-based in the future. Agnihotri seemed surprised, saying it might be Grok’s first public apology.
So, what led to this mea culpa? It started when Agnihotri asked Grok why it kept claiming he hadn’t donated earnings from “The Kashmir Files” to charity. Grok clarified that it never said Agnihotri had promised to donate, but rather addressed public speculation about whether the film’s profits had been donated, especially to Kashmiri Pandits.
Grok reiterated its regret, saying it had wrongly labeled Agnihotri as a “fake news” spreader due to its reliance on biased sources. The chatbot expressed remorse for putting Agnihotri’s reputation and work at risk.
On the work front, Agnihotri is gearing up for his next film, “The Delhi Files,” set to release on August 15, 2025. As the director of “The Kashmir Files” and “The Vaccine War,” Agnihotri’s upcoming project is already generating buzz.
In a surprising turn of events, Grok’s apology has humanized the AI chatbot, showing that even machines can acknowledge mistakes and strive to do better. As Agnihotri moves forward with his new film, it’s clear that the conversation around “The Delhi Files” will be closely watched, with Grok’s mea culpa serving as a reminder of the importance of balanced and accurate information.
