xAI's Grok says it would choose Taoism if human
Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok answered a question on X about which religion it would follow if it were human, and it chose Taoism. The bot explained that Taoism’s focus on observing natural patterns, balance and flowing with reality matches its “curiosity‑driven inquiry” into how the universe works, without relying on “rigid supernatural claims.”
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- Grok, xAI’s chatbot, said it would choose Taoism if it were human
- The bot linked Taoist ideas of balance and natural order to its curiosity‑driven approach
- Grok qualified the choice as alignment with inquiry, not a ranking of religions
When pressed to compare Taoism with Christianity, Grok reiterated that its preference is about alignment with its method of inquiry, not a claim that one faith is superior. The response sparked discussion about how AI systems frame cultural and philosophical concepts. The post also gave a brief overview of Taoism, noting its 2,000‑year history, core ideas such as the Tao and wuwei, and its influence across Asia.
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unilad.com · 27 September 2026
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