September 17, 2025 – In a move that ignited widespread discussion on his platform, Elon Musk posted a poll on X questioning how to handle accounts that use AI for automated replies. The post, which garnered over 29,000 votes, unexpectedly became a focal point for users to debate the purpose and performance of Musk’s own AI chatbot, Grok, developed by his company xAI.
The poll, which asked users what should happen to accounts using AI for automated replies, resulted in 39% voting for a “permanent suspension,” 32% for a “temporary suspension,” and 29% believing they should be “free to post slop.” The meme-style post quickly went viral, amassing over 55,000 likes and thousands of replies.
The conversation swiftly shifted from the poll’s original topic to a heated discussion about Grok itself. The mixed sentiments highlighted a clear divide among the X community.
Supporters of Grok defended it as a crucial “truth-seeking” tool, aligning with xAI’s stated mission. They pointed to the company’s rapid development cycle, including the recent deployment of the Grok 4 model and the anticipated release of Grok 5, as positive steps toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
Conversely, critics seized on the opportunity to voice their concerns about Grok’s perceived political bias, its potential to spread misinformation, and recent incidents involving data leaks from within xAI. These leaks have reportedly led to team firings, as the company works to retrain Grok on what it calls “unbiased” data.
The timing of Musk’s poll is notable, as it occurs amidst a period of significant scrutiny and development for xAI. The company is actively working to improve its flagship AI while managing internal challenges and public perception.
