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When AI chatbots talk up a storm in India, controversy over content follows

Grok is the latest to stir up a controversy with its abusive responses. Such tools need training that is sensitive to cultural nuances

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Grok's usage of cuss words, ChatGPT being accused of hate, and Gemini making a joke about a politician, show that chatbots should be more sensitive to Indian culture and politics, say experts

Aashish Aryan

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About a fortnight ago, Grok, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot of X, waded into the dark underbelly of the Indian internet. It started as a harmless exchange: a user criticised Grok for taking time to respond, and in jest, added an expletive to emphasise their frustration. 
 
The chatbot shot back with an expletive, and X users in India discovered they could play mischief with technology.
 
Grok responded with cuss words in Hindi and other Indian languages if it was asked a question that way. Grok, unlike other chatbots, did not shy away from taking names and even admitted that it