Grok, an Artificial Intelligence tool, caused a stir by misinterpreting Prime Minister Modi’s post on India’s 77th Republic Day. The tool gave a false translation, inserting “anti-India campaign” and turning a goodwill message into a politically charged statement. Users flagged the misleading translation, originally written in Dhivehi, and criticized Grok for its misleading insinuation.
The controversy arose after Grok’s incorrect translation of PM Modi’s post thanking Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu for Republic Day wishes. In the original post, PM Modi extended warm greetings, emphasizing continued cooperation for the benefit of both nations. Grok’s misinterpretation took the message entirely out of context, causing further confusion.
Grok’s inaccurate translation described India’s Republic Day as Independence Day, a significant factual error. It also falsely claimed the Maldivian government’s involvement in “anti-India campaigns,” a statement not present in PM Modi’s original message. This incident adds to previous controversies involving Grok, including issues related to the circulation of inappropriate content, raising concerns about the tool’s reliability.
