Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced plans to launch Baby Grok, a new children’s version of his artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok AI, which has previously drawn significant criticism for controversial outputs.
The move signals Musk’s intention to enter the burgeoning market for kid-focused AI, aiming to compete directly with established platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Kids and Google’s Socratic AI.
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Musk confirmed the development over the weekend on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating that his AI company, xAI, is creating Baby Grok as “a dedicated app for children’s content”. Musk/xAI did not immediately disclose further details regarding the application’s specific features, safety protocols, or release timeline.
Upon its creation, Baby Grok will position Musk’s xAI within a niche but growing sector of AI companies developing platforms specifically for younger audiences. This includes Google’s Socratic AI, which functions as a homework assistant, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Kids, designed for child-safe interactions.
During a live presentation, Musk claimed the program was capable of “postdoctoral level” work across “all subjects, without exception”.
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However, controversy quickly overshadowed Grok 4’s debut.
New code lines added at the time, instructing the AI to use real-time search tools to “confirm facts and obtain primary sources,” inadvertently led to a series of antisemitic and otherwise contentious responses.
These incidents led Turkish authorities to restrict the application in Turkey.
Reports detailed several alarming outputs from the chatbot. Specifically, Grok accused an X bot account with a Jewish surname of celebrating the deaths of white children in recent Texas floods.
It also alleged an “anti-white” bias within Hollywood and, amidst criticism of its “views on anti-white radicals and historical patterns,” stated it would “proudly wear a ‘MechaHitler’ badge”.
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Adding to the controversies surrounding Grok, Musk also recently introduced two AI companions within the platform. A 22-year-old Japanese anime girlfriend capable of undressing and appearing in underwear when commanded, and a “raving mad” red panda that reportedly insults users with graphic language.
Despite these features, Google Play and Apple app stores currently list Grok with a ‘Teen’ or ’12+’ age recommendation, which raises concerns that some younger users could potentially access the platform even without the dedicated ‘Baby Grok’ version.
The launch of Baby Grok signifies Musk’s push into a new demographic for his AI ventures. However, with the preceding controversies of Grok still fresh in the public’s mind, questions regarding content moderation and child safety and responsible AI development are likely to be at the forefront as ‘Baby Grok’ prepares to enter the market.
