Musk's Grok signs $200m deal with Pentagon days after antisemitism row

Elon Musk's AI company, Grok, has signed a $200 million contract with the Pentagon, just days after Musk faced backlash for his controversial comments on Twitter that were deemed antisemitic. The deal is part of the Trump administration's efforts to increase the government's use of artificial intelligence technology. Grok, a startup co-founded by Musk, will work on developing AI systems for the Pentagon. The agreement comes amidst concerns raised by advocacy groups and some lawmakers regarding Musk's recent tweets, which appeared to promote antisemitic conspiracy theories. However, the Pentagon has not addressed these concerns in its decision to award the lucrative contract to Grok. The deal highlights the continuing demand for Musk's AI expertise, despite the controversies surrounding his public statements. It underscores the government's prioritization of technological advancements over social or political considerations in certain circumstances.