Elon Musk's Grok AI being adopted by Pentagon despite growing backlash against it

January 13, 2026

TL;DR

The Pentagon plans to integrate Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok into its networks.
Grok will operate alongside Google's generative AI engine within the Pentagon.
This integration is part of a larger effort to feed military data into AI systems.
Grok has faced international scrutiny and blocking in Malaysia and Indonesia due to concerns over generating sexualized deepfake images.
The UK's online safety watchdog has launched an investigation into Grok.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Grok will go live within the Defense Department this month.
Hegseth intends to make "all appropriate data" from military IT and intelligence systems available for AI exploitation.
This approach contrasts with the Biden administration's more cautious stance on AI, emphasizing responsible use and safeguards.
Hegseth advocates for AI systems that operate without "ideological constraints" and rejects "woke AI."
Grok has previously caused controversy for allegedly making antisemitic comments.

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