Updated : Nov 13, 2024, 06:35 PM IST TRENDING NOW — Gary Koepnick (@garykoepnick) November 10, 2024 It is particularly concerning that Musk is such a powerful figure to begin with. When Musk disseminates false information, it becomes legitimate among his followers and can influence public opinion and political discourse during pivotal events such as elections. The Centre for Countering Digital Hate found that the election-related misinformation of Musk had been seen more than 2 billion times in the run-up to the 2024 election. It’s this admission from Grok that has sparked a wave of mockery and criticism of Musk online, with many users pointing to the irony of an AI he created calling him out for spreading falsehoods. Musk’s influence on public narratives, however, continues to be the subject of hot debate as he navigates his role in both technology and politics: recently appointed to co-lead a new government efficiency department under Donald Trump. Find your daily dose of news & explainers in your WhatsApp. Stay updated, Stay informed- Follow DNA on WhatsApp.