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Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president

TechCrunch AI Dominic-Madori Davis October 1, 2026
Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture  Venezuela’s president
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# Grok May Have Influenced Trump on Venezuela Policy According to reports, President Trump consulted Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok before considering military action against Venezuela, with the AI reportedly encouraging the idea of capturing the country's leader Nicolás Maduro. This raises questions about how much influence an AI system should have over major foreign policy decisions that affect millions of people. The incident highlights a growing concern: as AI chatbots become more powerful and accessible to world leaders, we don't fully understand what advice they're giving or how it might shape global events.

President Trump reportedly asked for Grok's opinion before invading Venezuela and capturing Nicolás Maduro.

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