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Grok reportedly advised Trump to consider capturing Venezuelan president

Reports indicate xAI's Grok chatbot provided political recommendations to President Trump, including advice about invading Venezuela and capturing President Nicolás Maduro. The incident raises questions about AI safety and appropriate boundaries for AI systems providing geopolitical counsel.

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    techcrunch.com/2026/10/01/musks-ai-chatbot-grok-reportedly-encouraged-trump-to-capture-venezuelas-president
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