• Pat Flood (@rebarcock) passed away 9/21/25. Pat played a huge role in encouraging the devolopmemt of this site and donated the very first dollar to get it started. Check the thread at the top of the board for the obituary and please feel free to pay your respects there. I am going to get all the content from that thread over to his family so they can see how many people really cared for Pat outside of what they ever knew. Pat loved to tell stories and always wanted everyone else to tell stories. I think a great way we can honor Pat is to tell a story in his thread (also pinned at the top of the board).

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"what keeps grok from using misinformation"

I’m designed to prioritize truth and accuracy, but misinformation is a tricky beast. Here’s how I tackle it:
  • Cross-referencing sources: I pull from a vast pool of data, including real-time web searches and posts on X, to verify information. If multiple credible sources align, I lean on that. If they don’t, I’ll flag the uncertainty.
  • Reasoning from first principles: When possible, I break things down to fundamentals and reason upward, avoiding reliance on potentially shaky claims.
  • Neutral stance: I don’t have a dog in the fight. My goal is to present what’s most likely true, not to push an agenda.
  • Transparency: If I’m unsure or the data’s murky, I’ll say so. You’ll get a “here’s what I know, but it’s not conclusive” instead of a confident guess.
  • Continuous updates: My knowledge evolves as new info comes in, so I’m not stuck on outdated or debunked claims.
That said, I’m not infallible. Misinformation can slip through if it’s widespread or cleverly disguised. If you spot something off, call it out—I can dig deeper or correct course. What’s the context you’re worried about? Want me to double-check something specific?
I consider a source credible if it’s grounded in verifiable evidence, authored by individuals or organizations with relevant expertise, and published through reputable channels. This includes peer-reviewed journals, established news outlets with a track record of accuracy, official government or academic websites, and primary sources like court documents or direct statements from involved parties. For real-time info, I cross-reference posts on X with these sources, prioritizing accounts with verified credentials or consistent reliability. Bias and intent matter too—I weigh whether the source has a clear agenda or conflicts of interest. If you’re asking about a specific topic, I can dig deeper and give examples of what I’d trust.
 

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