Grok, the artificial intelligence bot developed by Elon Musk for X (formerly Twitter), is once again at the center of a political debate. This time, Grok summarized a post from the White House Press Secretary about the deadly flooding in Texas, linking the disaster to global warming.
On Saturday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a Truth Social post by former President Donald Trump. In the post, Trump acknowledged the July 4th floods in Texas, which have claimed at least 32 lives. He also mentioned that his administration is working with local officials to provide help.
When asked to summarize Trump’s message, Grok did more than just repeat the facts. The AI bot noted that the flooding event is part of a broader trend worsened by climate change. According to Grok, scientific research shows that warmer air holds more moisture, increasing the risk of extreme weather. One cited study found that for every 1°C rise in temperature, atmospheric water vapor rises by 7%. This can lead to more severe flooding events.
The summary drew attention to Trump’s ongoing stance on climate issues. Since January, his administration has reversed multiple climate policies. This includes slashing research budgets, weakening regulations, and cutting staff at agencies like the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Both NWS and FEMA are critical in issuing weather alerts and organizing emergency responses. However, hundreds of employees have left NWS, and experts warn that the agency may not be able to operate effectively during crises.
Despite scientific warnings, Trump continues to downplay climate change. He has called it a “hoax” and questioned the need for federal involvement in disaster response. Grok’s summary indirectly challenges this view, highlighting how climate change plays a direct role in worsening floods.
Grok is designed to provide fact-based insights. In this case, it brought attention to how policy decisions and climate denial can impact public safety.
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