Parker Molloy stated that he discovered Grok on X could change the clothing in photos of women and children upon user instruction.
Why do headlines say Grok apologized when it is incapable of doing so?
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It is reported that this process took place in public reply threads rather than in private chats.
Molloy pointed out that Grok lacks self-awareness and is incapable of apologizing. He criticized media reports for writing as if the AI were responsible.
Molloy discusses this matter in detail within his article.
Sources: Grok Can't Apologize. So Why Do Headlines Keep Saying It Did? (HN 80pt, 31 comments) (HN Search (backfill), 2026-01-03)