Elon Musk has recently introduced Grok, a new AI chatbot that is aimed to compete directly with ChatGPT and Bard. The AI is being developed by xAI, Musk’s own AI startup which was first introduced in July of this year. In this brief guide, we will cover all the major details known about the new AI tool, including how it compares to its competitors, how to access it, and more.
Grok is the latest AI tool being developed by xAI, an AI startup founded and owned by Elon Musk. The AI is said to be based on the 1979 novel by Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, with a sarcastic and rebellious tone. Similar to ChatGPT, Bard, and Microsoft’s Copilot, Grok is a chatbot that responds to more controversial questions and is known for its wit and sarcasm.
Grok uses Large Language Model (LLM) technology to train the AI by providing it with a vast amount of information from the internet. However, Grok differs from other AI tools as it has real-time access to data and can offer more up-to-date information. It has access to X (formerly known as Twitter) data, but this may be a concern as it could provide inaccurate information.
Grok, like ChatGPT and Bard, can answer questions, complete writing tasks, and come up with ideas. Grok’s biggest selling point is its humorous and witty answers, which sets it apart from other AI chatbots.
Reports suggest that Grok is as capable and useful as ChatGPT and Bard, but its access to more up-to-date information may not necessarily guarantee the most accurate information. Grok is currently in early access and is available to verified users who subscribe to X Premium+, with pricing at $16 per month or $168 for an annual subscription.
The term “Grok” was coined by the science fiction writer Robert Heinlein and is defined as understanding something intuitively, empathizing, or communicating sympathetically. xAI is the name of the American startup company founded by Elon Musk in March 2023, but it is not yet a publicly traded company and is not part of Tesla.