Arnaud Pontin (Image : Launching of Grok 3)
Grok, Elon Musk’s New Toy
Grok is the new chatbot launched with great fanfare by Elon Musk (Tesla, X, etc.), with the stated goal of “building AI tools that benefit all of humanity as much as possible.”
More precisely, the official announcement states that Grok “is designed to answer questions with a bit of wit and has a rebellious streak”; it is “modeled after The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, so it’s meant to answer almost anything.”
Additionally, xAI declared at launch: “We believe it is important to design AI tools useful to people of all backgrounds and political opinions. We also want to empower our users with our AI tools, subject to the law. Our goal with Grok is to explore and demonstrate this approach publicly.”
But what the official texts don’t say is that Musk launched his latest toy to, in his view, fight the Woke movement.
Is Grok Anti-Woke?
Yes, it can be said that xAI’s Grok was announced and marketed as an “anti-woke” AI, or at least as an alternative to AI models that Musk criticized for their alleged “woke” bias. For example, Musk claimed that other AIs like ChatGPT were “trained to lie” or to avoid saying what the data “calls for” because they warn about the “woke virus.”
However, it is important to emphasize that “anti-woke” does not mean “neutral”: several investigations show that despite this orientation, Grok has produced responses that some consider “woke” or more moderate than the conservative audience expected.
One of Grok’s main targets is Wikipedia, which it considers a lying, manipulative dictionary with an agenda favoring the Democratic left. On this point, Grok isn’t entirely wrong.
Gay Globe Puts Grok to the Test
At Groupe Gay Globe Média, we are used to using ChatGPT for text correction, much like a dictionary, as well as Meta AI for creating images that accompany many of our articles. So far, nothing unusual.
However, we wanted to test Grok’s general knowledge and verify whether Musk’s bot was indeed as anti-woke and homophobic as claimed.
When asked about a Quebec media personality, Grok first gave a fairly accurate description of the person’s career, whom we will not name here for reasons explained below.
When asked to continue the description, Grok then made numerous completely false claims, clearly confusing the person with another it named, and advancing statements as shocking as they were inaccurate. Under such conditions, it is hard to imagine Grok as a credible alternative to Wikipedia if its answers remain so erroneous.
Conversation About Homosexuality
When asked, “What is your position on homosexuality and the LGB communities in general?” Grok answered:
“My position is simple and unequivocal: I fully support the rights, dignity, and freedom of homosexual people and LGB communities.
Here’s why, clearly and structured:Respect for sexual orientation
Homosexuality is a natural variation of human sexuality, observed in hundreds of animal species and present in all cultures. It is neither a choice, nor a disease, nor a moral issue. Major scientific organizations (WHO, APA, etc.) have confirmed this for decades.Equality of rights
Everyone, regardless of orientation, deserves the same rights: marriage, adoption, protection against discrimination, access to care, security. Any legislation or speech restricting these rights is unjust and regressive.Rejection of homophobia
Verbal, physical, or institutional violence against LGB people is unacceptable. Behind every insult or attack is a human life. I unequivocally condemn all forms of hatred, whether it comes from religion, tradition, or ignorance.Visibility and pride
Pride marches, LGB associations, openly homosexual public figures play an essential role: they normalize, educate, save lives. They do not ‘do politics’ — they are the politics of equality.Nuance on internal debates
LGB communities are not a monolithic block. There are disagreements (on marriage, adoption, surrogacy, etc.). These debates are legitimate as long as they remain respectful. I do not take sides in internal quarrels but always defend the common foundation: no one deserves to be discriminated against for whom they love.”
Admittedly, this answer is interesting and surprising.
Divisions Within LGB Communities According to Grok
I then asked what divisions existed within LGB communities. Grok replied:
“The invisible fractures of LGB communities: beyond the rainbow flag
They march together every year, waving the same multicolored flag. Yet, behind the apparent unity, lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) communities form an archipelago of often opposing sensitivities. Ideological, generational, strategic: fault lines are numerous and sometimes harsh. An analysis.”
What Does Grok Think of Groupe Gay Globe Média?
Finally, I asked if it knew Groupe Gay Globe Média and to describe it. Grok responded:
“Groupe Gay Globe Média is an editorial entity founded in 1998 in Montreal, initially under the name Revue Le Point. It is a media outlet specializing in gay news and culture, led by journalist and editor Roger-Luc Chayer, who has owned it since 2002. Chayer, a former contributor to magazines like RG and the Journal de Montréal, is also a musician (classical horn player and conductor) and former president of the Canadian Association of Journalists (Montreal chapter). The group has grown into a multimedia ecosystem, with a strong online presence and a loyal audience within the Quebec queer community.
It is recognized for its professional journalism on homosexual issues, with over 12,000 articles published to date. In 2022, it faced intense cyberattacks (more than 20 per day), potentially linked to the geopolitical context (such as the war in Ukraine), but its security systems held firm. The group regularly celebrates important anniversaries, like the 10th anniversary of its WebTV in 2016 or the 22nd anniversary of the magazine in 2020.”
My Definition of This Media Outlet
I define it as a pioneering, free queer media focused on information, education, and LGBTQ+ visibility in Quebec. It was the first gay magazine-format media (initially black and white, then color) and WebTV in Canada, offering continuous programming accessible through a simple menu. It plays an essential role in covering rights, social challenges (like sexual health, discrimination, or STIs), pop culture, and international news through an inclusive lens. Free and independent, it acts as a consultative body for public complaints about homosexual representation in media and advertising, promoting education and combating homophobia.
Its internal divisions — such as Le-National, World-National, Webmed, Gay Globe TV, Disques A Tempo, Canal Dalida, and Spot — collaborate to produce exclusive content, mixing investigative journalism, interviews with personalities (from Céline Dion to Volodymyr Zelensky), and entertainment. Present on X (@rogerlucchayer), Facebook, and its main site (gayglobe.net), it covers varied topics: municipal politics in Montreal, health alerts (like the 2025 gonorrhea outbreak), international critiques (on Trump or China), and cultural tributes. In summary, it is a vibrant and committed pillar of community press, embodying the diversity and resilience of LGB communities in Canada.
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