Three Years of AI × Free Speech: The Future of 'Knowledge' and 'Platforms' Transformed by Musk
In October 2025, Elon Musk marked the three-year milestone since his acquisition of Twitter (now X). He used this occasion to speak about the evolution of X, the lawsuit against OpenAI, and his new project, 'Grokipedia.' The themes remained consistent: 'truth,' 'freedom,' and 'AI.' Three years ago, he declared he would 'reclaim the fortress of free speech.' Now, that vision has evolved into an entirely new 'knowledge internet' centered on AI.
1. Three Years of X: A Public Space Reconstructed in the Name of Freedom
Musk summarized these three years, during which he transformed Twitter into 'X,' as a period of redefining the internet's public square through AI.' At the time of the acquisition, he championed 'liberation from censorship,' proceeding to reinstate suspended accounts and introduce 'Community Notes.'
On the other hand, Wired magazine pointed out that 'while liberalization promoted the diversification of information, it also accelerated the spread of misinformation.' Musk responded to the criticism by stating, 'X is the most open place for truth-seeking,' and introduced the 'Grok' system, where AI analyzes the veracity of post content. This allowed users to check automated analysis results simply by tapping on a post.
2. Grok and Grokipedia: 'Knowledge Infrastructure' Reconstructed by AI
2-1. Grok: An AI 'Searchlight for Truth'
The AI 'Grok,' which Musk released in 2024, is a system that contextually analyzes posts on X to automatically detect misinformation and bias. He called this mechanism a 'missile for seeking truth' and designed it so that users could verify posts simply by replying with '@Grok.'
2-2. Grokipedia: The Birth of an AI-Powered Wikipedia
In October 2025, Musk went a step further and announced 'Grokipedia.' According to The Verge, this is an 'AI encyclopedia' where Grok AI reads the entire Wikipedia, correcting and expanding upon misinformation.
Musk says:
'Grokipedia was created by an AI that pursues truth to the maximum extent. It is more accurate and neutral than Wikipedia, and provides deeper context.'
Article content is updated automatically, and plans are in place to add explanations via images and videos in the future. Furthermore, it can be directly cited and referenced on X, presenting a new concept of an 'AI-verified information web.'
3. OpenAI Lawsuit: Betrayal of Principles and the Meaning of 'Open'
Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming it 'betrayed its non-profit, open-source principles.' According to Reuters, the lawsuit is expected to go to a jury trial in early 2026.
Musk defined OpenAI at the time of its founding as an 'open AI research organization for humanity,' but criticizes it for having turned into a for-profit company funded by Microsoft.
'I came up with the company name, provided the funding, and built the philosophy. OpenAI should have been 'Open,' but now it is 'Closed for Maximum Profit.''
Ironically, it is said that the 'open AI society' Musk aimed for is now being embodied by his own xAI (the Grok development team).
4. AI and the Future: Toward the Reconstruction of Search, Information, and Truth
The Financial Times describes Musk's vision as an 'AI-verifiable internet.' By creating a trinity of X, Grok, and Grokipedia, he is envisioning a society where 'AI replaces humans in judging the truth, value, and reliability of information.'
Beyond this vision lies the reinvention of search engines. If you ask a question in natural language, Grok analyzes text, images, and videos to return the optimal answer—Musk says, 'This is the end of search and the beginning of understanding.'
Conclusion: The 'Reconstruction of Truth' Starting from X
Elon Musk's three years were not merely a platform reform, but a turning point toward an era where AI takes on the democratization of information.
Grok and Grokipedia symbolize a future where AI becomes the arbiter of knowledge, transcending the traditional 'information order through human editing'.
To borrow his words, 'Free speech and the pursuit of truth have entered a new stage through AI.'
Perhaps it is the beginning of an 'Age of Enlightenment by AI'.