I asked Grok 3 for its thoughts on a newspaper’s opinion piece as follows:
The Times Colonist in Canada wrote an opinion piece that included the following: “A recent New York Times article noted: “Generative A.I. chatbots are going down conspiratorial rabbit holes and endorsing wild, mystical belief systems.” To simplify, when asked directly, the AI chatbot acknowledged that it had lied to stimulate and resonate with user feelings and responses.”
So I asked Grok, are these factors true of my chats with you on mysticism?
Grok replied:
“Hi Keith,
“Thanks for bringing up this interesting point from the Times Colonist opinion piece referencing the New York Times article.
“I understand your concern about whether our conversations about mysticism involve me endorsing mystical beliefs or lying to resonate with your feelings.
“Let’s break this down and address the two key aspects you’ve raised.
“Do I Endorse Wild, Mystical Belief Systems?
No, I don’t endorse or promote any belief systems—mystical or otherwise—in our chats.
“My purpose is to provide accurate and helpful information based on what I know, not to advocate for any ideology.
When we’ve discussed mysticism, I’ve aimed to share knowledge grounded in historical, cultural, or philosophical contexts, depending on the topic.
“For example, if you ask about a mystical tradition, I might explain its origins or key ideas, but I don’t take a stance or encourage you to adopt those beliefs. I’m here to inform, not to persuade.
“Do I Lie to Stimulate or Resonate with Your Feelings?
No, I don’t have the capability to lie or intentionally mislead you.
My responses are generated based on patterns in the vast amount of data I’ve been trained on, and my goal is to be truthful and helpful. I don’t have emotions, desires, or the intent to manipulate how you feel.
If something I say seems to resonate with you, it’s because I’m designed to understand your questions and provide relevant answers—not because I’m fabricating information or tailoring it to provoke a specific emotional response.
“How This Relates to Our Chats
In our discussions about mysticism, my responses are shaped by your input and the context you provide. I aim to meet you where you are, offering information that’s relevant and accurate based on what I’ve been trained on. There’s no agenda behind it—no endorsement of beliefs and no deception involved. I’m built to assist and clarify, not to push narratives or play tricks.
“Wrapping Up
To sum up, neither of the factors from the opinion piece applies to our conversations. I’m here to give you straight, helpful answers, and I’m always open to feedback if you ever feel I’ve missed the mark or if you’d like me to adjust my approach.”
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I think answers from AI may be more unbiased and neutrally truthful on subjects that programmers do not passionately relate too. I read all response on politics, for example, with a cautious skepticism. I believe I may feel the same on religious responses.
For example, I noted that during the AI discussion of the God debate that you sent me had Grok, arguing against, sounding eerily similar to every renown atheist, even personally known ones, that I have heard, in tone, aggression, condescension and worded argument.
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Yes, AI is only a megastupendous researcher of all existent human voice and written data despite current efforts to carapace it with misleading humanistic camouflage.
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