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Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Influences Trump's Military Strategy in Venezuela

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In December 2025, President Trump consulted Elon Musk's Grok chatbot regarding the political situation in Venezuela before the U.S. invasion that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Grok advised Trump that many Venezuelans would likely celebrate Maduro's downfall, which aligned with the subsequent public reaction post-invasion. The Pentagon has also indicated that Grok is being utilized for military operations, including target deployment during the Iran War.

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The use of Grok by the Pentagon for military operations marks a significant expansion of its application beyond civilian inquiries.

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Confirmed Fact

Trump consulted Grok about Venezuelan public sentiment regarding Maduro's capture.

Confirmed Fact

Grok advised that Maduro was a deeply unpopular dictator.

Official Claim

The Pentagon's head of AI stated that Grok was used to deploy and strike targets during the Iran War.

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Musk and Palmer Luckey have been tapped to co-lead a study on advanced technology in battlefields.

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Musk’s AI chatbot Grok reportedly encouraged Trump to capture Venezuela’s president

TechCrunch·51m ago