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The push for Grokipedia comes amid recent revelations about Wikipedia’s political leanings. Several critics, including Sanger, argue that the platform’s moderation policy favors liberal narratives, labeling conservative sources as unreliable. Musk’s critique aligns with those concerns, positioning Grokipedia as a democratized, unbiased alternative—an AI that could, in theory, serve as an objective arbiter of truth.
This debate touches on a larger, fundamental issue: can an AI ever be entirely impartial? Is neutrality achievable, or are all sources—human or AI—subject to bias? Musk’s strategy aims to mitigate this by automating fact-checking, but challenges persist.