Musk asks Grok to roast New York Times over ‘I let my wife have an affair’ article
In a bizarre turn of events, Elon Musk, the owner of X, has asked the chatbot Grok to roast the New York Times over an article that has raised eyebrows across the internet. The article in question, titled “I Let My Wife Have an Affair. Do I Have to Console Her Now That It’s Over?” has sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the sanity of the publication for even considering such a topic.
Musk, known for his outspoken and often unconventional views, took to X to express his disbelief at the article’s existence. “Is that a real article?” he asked, tagging Grok in the post. Grok, the AI chatbot, responded promptly, confirming that the article was indeed real and had been published in the New York Times Magazine the previous day.
The article, which has been widely shared and ridiculed on social media, tells the story of a person who allowed their spouse to have an affair, only to question their role in consoling them now that the affair has ended. The piece has been met with a mixture of shock, disgust, and amusement, with many wondering what kind of person would not only permit their partner to cheat but also expect to be consoled by them afterwards.
Musk, never one to shy away from controversy, was quick to seize on the article as an example of the declining standards of modern journalism. “This is what happens when you have a society that prioritizes clicks over common sense,” he tweeted, before asking Grok to “roast” the New York Times over the article.
Grok, not one to disappoint, responded with a scathing critique of the publication, questioning the editorial judgment of the New York Times and the motivations of the article’s author. The chatbot’s response was characteristically blunt, labeling the article “a dumpster fire of narcissism and entitlement” and suggesting that the author was “more concerned with justifying their own questionable life choices than with providing any genuine insight or advice.”
The exchange has sparked a wider debate about the role of journalism in modern society and the types of stories that are considered worthy of publication. While some have defended the article as a thought-provoking exploration of complex relationships, others have criticized it as a gratuitous and attention-seeking exercise in narcissism.
Musk, for his part, has made it clear that he believes the article is a symptom of a larger problem with modern media, where publications prioritize sensationalism over substance and clicks over credibility. “This is what happens when you have a media landscape that is more concerned with generating outrage than with providing thoughtful commentary,” he tweeted, before concluding that the article was “a perfect example of why people are losing trust in the media.”
As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen whether the New York Times will respond to the criticism or stand by its decision to publish the article. One thing is certain, however: the exchange has sparked a lively and much-needed conversation about the state of modern journalism and the types of stories that are worthy of publication.
In the meantime, Musk and Grok continue to trade barbs with the New York Times, with the X owner asking the chatbot to “keep roasting” the publication over its questionable editorial decisions. Whether or not the article in question was a genuine attempt to explore complex relationships or simply a cynical ploy to generate clicks, one thing is clear: the internet will be watching with bated breath as the drama unfolds.
News Source: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2015252332573860022
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