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Grokipedia Launch and Controversy

Elon Musk's Grokipedia, a rival to Wikipedia, has launched after a brief crash. The website, which claims to have over 885,000 articles, aims to be "a massive improvement over Wikipedia" and a "necessary step towards the xAI goal of understanding the Universe," according to Musk.

However, the launch has been marred by controversy, with some entries being nearly identical to their Wikipedia counterparts, sparking accusations of copying content. Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has disputed Musk's claims, calling them "factually incorrect."

Musk's project will be "a massive improvement over Wikipedia" and a "necessary step towards the xAI goal of understanding the Universe."

The controversy surrounding Grokipedia's content has raised questions about the project's legitimacy and purpose. With Musk's history of criticizing Wikipedia for alleged bias, the launch of Grokipedia has been highly anticipated and closely watched.

Author's summary: Grokipedia launches amidst controversy over content.

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