AI Chatbot Grok Defends Indian-Americans Against Racist Remarks
- July 11, 2025
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Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk for his social media platform X, recently gained widespread attention for its strong response to racist comments targeting Indian-Americans. The incident began when an American user, under the handle @tonyrigatonee, asked Grok to identify the “biggest problem” demographic in America. In contrast, another user queried which demographic is the most productive for society. Grok answered with data, highlighting that Asian Americans are the most productive group, with the highest median earnings of $1,474 per week compared to $1,138 for White Americans. The AI also noted that Asian Americans have the lowest unemployment rate at 3% and are over five times more likely to innovate.
The conversation took a turn when another user, @DrogeanX, made a racist comment asking if Indians were excluded from the term “Asians,” referring to them as a “cancer.” Grok responded assertively with facts, stating that Indians are included in US statistics for Asians and are actually top earners with a median household income exceeding $150,000. The AI emphasized their role in driving innovation in technology and business, countering the derogatory remark by pointing out the user’s biases.
The exchange quickly went viral, with many users applauding Grok’s fact-based rebuttal. Comments flooded in praising the AI’s ability to counteract prejudice with data. Users expressed admiration for Grok’s straightforward approach and its role in highlighting the contributions of Indian-Americans to society. The incident sparked discussions about racial bias and the importance of acknowledging diverse contributions to economic and technological advancements.