Elon Musk-owned xAI may soon add a new ‘Unhinged’ mode to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Grok. The AI ​​firm recently updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to include mention of the new mode, which is designed to be “objectionable, inappropriate, and offensive.” If this new mode is added, it will join the regular and ‘fun’ modes offered by the chatbot. Notably, Musk first teased Unhinged mode last year, but the platform has yet to announce any details on when it will be released.

The xAI FAQ mentions an ‘unhinged’ mode for the Grok chatbot.

First of all saw Unhinged mode was mentioned in a recent FAQ by TechCrunch. Section From the xAI website. Describing the features of AI chatbot Grok, he mentioned Fun and Unhinged modes as well as a regular mode. The first two are already available, while the Unhinged mode is yet to launch.

The FAQ section highlights that these mods may be “available as beta technology”, suggesting that the new mod is currently under testing and available to a small group of users. As for the unhinged mode, the company explains, the “unhinged” mode is meant to be objectionable, inappropriate and offensive, like an amateur stand-up comic still learning the craft.

Currently, Grok’s regular mode answers questions as seriously as other AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. The fun style responds sarcastically and includes jokes for entertainment purposes. However, neither mode uses offensive language or generates inappropriate text, which may be a “feature” offered by Unhinged mode.

Since the feature is yet to be released, there is no explanation as to how the company plans to develop safeguards to protect minors from explicit language. gave Terms of Service The chatbot notes that Grok is not directed at users under the age of 13, and that people between the ages of 13 and 18 need the permission of a parent or legal guardian to use the chatbot.

Aside from the FAQ section, no official announcements have been made about this new Grok mod. However, last year, Musk hinted at this feature in a Post on X (formerly known as Twitter), and we can expect more details to be announced closer to its launch.