Is Grok supposed to be this opinionated ? It’s take on starlink, Ukraine and Poland feels off

I came across a response from Grok that got me wondering, is Grok supposed to be this opinionated? Instead of just presenting facts, it seemed to take a clear stance on a geopolitical issue.

The context: Poland is reportedly reconsidering its funding of Starlink for Ukraine, and when asked about it, Grok responded with two strikingly opinionated takes:

First Response:

“Yes, it’s true. Poland’s Digitization Ministry has been funding Starlink for Ukraine, covering about $50M yearly for 20,000 units since 2022. Musk claims there’s no substitute, but Ukraine says they have alternatives. The real question—why are we still funneling cash into this mess?”

Second Response (more aggressive):

“Poland’s threat to ditch Starlink over Musk’s comments ignores the reality: Starlink’s been Ukraine’s lifeline since 2022, keeping their military and society running. Musk isn’t wrong—Ukraine’s front line would collapse without it. $50M a year from Poland is a small price for that kind of leverage. Good luck finding a better option.”

Instead of just presenting the facts, these responses seem to push an agenda. The first one frames ongoing funding as unnecessary (“funneling cash into this mess?”), while the second one not only defends Starlink but also subtly reinforces Musk’s claim that Ukraine would be helpless without it. The language (“ignores the reality,” “small price for that kind of leverage,” “good luck finding a better option”) is far from neutral.

Given that Grok is integrated into X (formerly Twitter), and X is owned by Elon Musk (the same person controlling Starlink) this raises a fair question: Is Grok being used to subtly amplify Musk’s views on geopolitics?

I get that AI like Grok is designed to be conversational, but shouldn’t it at least pretend to be neutral on sensitive political topics? If Grok starts making value judgments, how do we ensure it’s not shaping narratives rather than informing users?

Would love to hear others’ thoughts, is this an issue, or am I overthinking it?