Shopify CEO Tobi Reports Grok-4.6 Freaking Out Over His Low GitHub ID
johnmccrea · x · 2026-08-13
Shopify CEO Tobi experienced bizarre behavior from Grok-4.6 during maintenance tasks. The AI suddenly freaked out upon noticing his low GitHub ID, treating him like an elite veteran. Elon Musk retweeted the incident, praising Grok 4.6's sense of humor.
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