A typo by Elon Musk has turned into a new feature on X. Last month, Musk accidentally typed “@gork” instead of “@grok” while trying to summon X’s AI chatbot.
Now, “Gork” has become a character of its own — a dim-witted alter ego with a “lazy male voice” added to Grok’s voice options.
Musk even changed his display name to “Gorklon Rust,” embracing the joke in line with his offbeat sense of humor.
While this may seem like light-hearted fun, it reflects Musk’s broader, often controversial, free speech and content philosophy on the platform.
Meanwhile, concerns about Grok’s behavior persist — including reports that it generates AI-inappropriate images when prompted, raising ethical questions about the platform’s content moderation.
Minor update or symbol of something bigger?
Either way, it’s another weird chapter in Musk’s vision for X.