A coalition of advocacy groups is pressing its case against the use of xAI's Grok chatbot in government after the General Services Administration struck a deal with Elon Musk's AI company.
The groups, led by Public Citizen, sent a letter to OMB Director Russell Vought, reiterating their concerns about the deployment of Grok across the federal government.
OMB is entrusted with ensuring that AI systems procured by the federal government meet the highest standards of truth-seeking, accuracy and neutrality
The letter comes nearly two months after the groups initially called on the Office of Management and Budget to bar the use of Grok in government, citing concerns over its potential impact.
Author's summary: Grok's use in government sparks controversy.