Elon Musk fuels AI bias debate after viral ChatGPT political post
A viral social media post has reignited discussions about bias in AI systems. The screenshot claims ChatGPT provided a detailed response to persuade users to vote for Kamala Harris but refused a similar request for Donald Trump. Elon Musk weighed in on the debate, responding with a single word: 'True'.
The controversy began when a user shared an image of two ChatGPT interactions. In one, the AI allegedly declined to generate a persuasive argument for voting Donald Trump. In the other, it reportedly offered a full response encouraging support for Kamala Harris. Critics quickly questioned whether the platform was enforcing political neutrality, while others argued the differences could stem from how prompts were phrased or the data used to train the model.
The debate comes as Musk remains locked in a high-stakes legal battle with OpenAI and Microsoft. His 2024 lawsuit accuses the company—originally founded as a nonprofit—of abandoning its mission to benefit humanity by shifting to a profit-driven model. Musk, who invested around $38 million before leaving, is now seeking up to $134 billion in damages for what he calls 'wrongful gains' from his early backing. A jury trial is scheduled for March 2026 after a judge ruled there was enough evidence to proceed. OpenAI and Microsoft have dismissed Musk’s claims as groundless, calling the lawsuit part of a broader harassment campaign. The companies maintain that their AI systems operate based on neutral, human-fed data and deny any intentional bias in responses.
The screenshot’s authenticity and broader implications remain under scrutiny. While some users demand more transparency in how AI handles political prompts, others insist further testing is needed before drawing conclusions. The dispute adds another layer to Musk’s ongoing legal fight, which will play out in court over the next two years.
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