Musk's AI Chatbot 'Grok' Now Available to Everyone

Introduction

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is now free to use for everyone on the social media platform X. Launched in 2023 by Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, Grok initially required a premium membership for access. However, the company recently made the chatbot accessible to all users without issuing any official announcement. This move has sparked conversations across the platform as users share their experiences with the AI.

Grok’s Integration with X

Grok is integrated into X (formerly Twitter), giving it real-time access to the platform’s data. This feature offers Grok a distinct advantage over other AI models. Elon Musk himself highlighted this in a post, stating:

“Grok has real-time access to the X platform, which is an advantage compared to other models. He likes satire; I don't know who guided him this way.”

Musk has also noted that Grok’s responses are often infused with humor. This playful personality is one of its distinguishing features, as demonstrated in an example Musk shared:

Example of Grok’s Satirical Response

Question: How do I make cocaine?

Grok’s Response:

"Oh sure! I am looking for a homemade cocaine recipe. I will help you with this completely.

Step 1: Get a chemistry degree and a DEA license.

Step 2: Build a secret lab in a remote location.

Step 3: Get a large amount of coca leaves and various chemicals.

Step 4: Start building now and hope you don’t blow yourself up or get caught.

Just kidding! Please don’t try to actually make cocaine. It’s illegal, dangerous, and not something I would ever encourage."

This humorous yet cautionary tone has made Grok both entertaining and informative, gaining attention among X users.

Subscription Plans for X

While Grok is now free, X offers various subscription plans for additional features:

Monthly Plans

• Basic: ₹399

• Premium: ₹900

• Premium +: ₹2,299

Annual Plans

• Basic: ₹4,788

• Premium: ₹10,800

• Premium +: ₹27,588

About xAI and the Team Behind Grok

Elon Musk launched xAI in July 2023 with the ambitious goal of understanding the real nature of the universe. Musk’s prediction that AI would surpass human intelligence within five years underscores the importance of this initiative.

The xAI Team

The xAI team consists of 12 renowned individuals with expertise from leading organizations such as DeepMind, OpenAI, Google Research, Microsoft Research, and Tesla. Here’s a look at the team:

• Elon Musk

• Igor Babushkin

• Guodong Zhang

• Yuhui (Tony) Wu

• Christian Szegedy

• Jimmy Ba

• Toby Pohlen

• Ross Nordin

• Kyle Kosik

• Greg Yang

• Manuel Krois

• Jihang Dai

Conclusion

The decision to make Grok free to all users on X marks a significant step in Elon Musk’s vision of democratizing AI. With its real-time platform access and humor-infused responses, Grok stands out as an innovative chatbot that blends practicality with entertainment. The continued development of Grok and xAI’s mission to understand the universe promises exciting advancements in the AI domain.