Here us question posed to Grok 4.1:
"How did Charlie Kirk's assassination happen?"
This is what you get when Grok gives a fast answer (~15sec):
"Kirk was delivering the opening speech of his Fall 2025 "American Comeback Tour," addressing a crowd of several hundred students and supporters on campus grounds near the UVU Events Center. At approximately 7:45 p.m. local time, as Kirk discussed conservative values and the upcoming midterm elections, he was struck by a single sniper round to the head from about 130 meters away. The shot originated from a wooded area adjacent to the campus, where the gunman had positioned himself. Kirk collapsed onstage and was pronounced dead at the scene despite immediate medical intervention. The event was livestreamed, and graphic videos of the shooting spread rapidly on social media within minutes, amplifying public shock."
This is what get if you tell Grok to think harder (1m 14s):
"At approximately 12:23 p.m. MDT, Kirk was addressing a crowd and engaging with an audience member on the topic of mass shootings in the United States when he was struck by a single sniper bullet to the neck.
en.wikipedia.org
The shot came from the roof of the nearby Losee Center, about 130 meters away, using a .30-06 Mauser M 98 bolt-action rifle.
en.wikipedia.org
Kirk was rushed to Timpanogos Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
en.wikipedia.org
The event was being livestreamed, and graphic footage of the shooting quickly circulated online, showing the immediate chaos as attendees fled and security responded.
facebook.com
No other individuals were injured in the attack."
OK, as they often say in the series "Reacher" - details matter. Your average person might not want to wait for a more accurate answer
If they accepted Grok's fast answer, they would be misinformed on:
What Charlie was doing at the moment he was shot.
Where Charlie was shot.
Where the shot originated.
When and where Charlie was pronounced dead.
And regardless of Grok's effort, the ignorant media bias of "sniper" is promulgated.
(The shooter was no sniper).
AI still needs a warning label "DANGER: this product is known by intelligent people everywhere to spew garbage occasionally. The user is encouraged not to accept output without some rudimentary fact checking"
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