Tesla Bets on Grok as Europe Sales Slide and Safety Questions Mount

Tesla plans to add xAI’s Grok chatbot to vehicles in the U.K. and eight other European markets, even as its EV sales in Europe fell 27% last year.

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00:00Tesla plans to add XAI's Grok chatbot to vehicles in the UK and eight other European markets,

00:07even as EV sales in Europe fell 27% for the company last year amid rising competition.

00:13The move comes as rivals like BYD gain market share with lower-cost models

00:18and other automakers integrate AI assistants into infotainment systems.

00:23Grok has faced regulatory scrutiny over deepfake content and harmful outputs,

00:28raising concerns about safety, moderation, and miners' access inside Tesla vehicles.

00:34Experts also warn that adding chatbot features could increase driver distraction,

00:39prompting calls for clearer industry standards and oversight.