- Elon Musk has introduced Grokipedia , an artificial intelligence–driven online encyclopedia developed by his company xAI . Positioned as a direct competitor to Wikipedia , Grokipedia is integrated with Musk’s AI chatbot Grok , available to premium users on his social platform X .
Launch and Early Performance
- Grokipedia version 0.1 went live on 27 October 2025 , with Musk claiming it is already “better than Wikipedia.” Despite initial downtime caused by heavy traffic, the platform quickly recovered and reportedly hosts over 885,000 articles . Musk says version 1.0 will be “ten times better,” promising major improvements in accuracy and scope.
AI Integration and Features
- Powered by xAI’s algorithms , Grokipedia automatically compiles, verifies, and updates information using artificial intelligence. Unlike Wikipedia, it does not allow public editing . Users can only submit feedback or corrections, which are reviewed and implemented by the AI system to reduce human bias and misinformation.
Objectivity and Transparency Debate
- Musk has long criticised Wikipedia for editorial bias, asserting that Grokipedia provides a more neutral, data-driven alternative. However, early users have reported selective omissions —including missing or altered details about figures such as Donald Trump and Musk himself —raising questions about the platform’s transparency and editorial independence.
Exam Key Facts
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Launched by xAI on 27 October 2025 .
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Integrated with Grok , Musk’s AI chatbot on X .
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Version 0.1 hosts over 885,000 articles .
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Users suggest edits through a feedback system , not direct editing.
Outlook
Musk envisions Grokipedia as a self-evolving knowledge base that combines AI automation with user input. Future versions aim to enhance data verification , topic coverage , and integration with X . If successful, Grokipedia could redefine how digital information is curated and challenge Wikipedia’s dominance in the online knowledge space.
Month: Current Affairs - October 28, 2025
Category: AI News