March 8, 2026, 9:55 p.m. ET Social media platform X is investigating “racist and offensive” posts by xAI chatbot Grok, Sky News reported on Sunday. X and xAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the video attached to the Sky News post on X. X and its safety teams are reportedly investigating the chatbot’s role in generating “hate-filled, racist posts” online. REUTERS X and its safety teams are urgently investigating the chatbot’s role in generating “hate-filled, racist posts” online in response to user prompts, Sky News reporter Rob Harris said in a video posted to the digital news website’s X account. Explore More