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Users report Grok AI model performance degradation

Users on Reddit are discussing a perceived degradation in the performance of Grok, an AI model. One user reported that Grok became unresponsive and repetitive when asked to perform a simple task, taking several minutes to complete and repeatedly stating the same facts. This has led to speculation among users about whether the model has been "lobotomized" or otherwise impaired. AI

RANK_REASON User discussion on Reddit about a perceived issue with an AI model, lacking primary source reporting or official confirmation.

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Users report Grok AI model performance degradation

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/CckSkker ·

    Did they lobotomize Grok?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>What the hell is going on? I asked it for a simple test and it's been going in circles for almost 5 minutes now. I just told it &quot;Start. Start now, start writing the test&quot;. And it just... doesn't... it keeps Thinking and just stating the…