Latest ChatGPT model uses Elon Musk’s Grokipedia as source, tests reveal

January 24, 2026

TL;DR

ChatGPT's latest model (GPT-5.2) has cited Elon Musk's Grokipedia as a source in response to numerous queries.
Grokipedia, an AI-generated online encyclopedia, has been criticized for propagating rightwing narratives on various topics.
Unlike Wikipedia, Grokipedia does not allow direct human editing; an AI model generates and modifies its content.
Concerns exist that LLMs citing Grokipedia could inadvertently legitimize it and spread misinformation.
Disinformation researchers like Nina Jankowicz highlight the potential for LLM grooming, where bad actors seed AI models with false information.
Once misinformation enters an AI chatbot, it can be difficult to remove and may continue to be cited by AI models.

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