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Elon Musk Launches AI Chatbot Grok To Compete With ChatGPT
November 6, 2023
Tech visionary Elon Musk has entered the competitive arena of AI-powered chatbots with the launch of “Grok,” a sophisticated artificial intelligence tool. Musk’s new venture aims to rival established players like ChatGPT and revolutionize the way people interact with AI-driven interfaces.
Grok, developed by Musk’s latest AI company xAI, represents a bold foray into the chatbot domain. It is designed to engage in natural language conversations, offering a wide range of potential applications, from customer service to content generation.
The chatbot is currently a prototype in its early beta phase. After two months of training, it’s currently only available to select users in order to collect “valuable feedback that will help us improve its capabilities before a wider release,” according to xAI. “Looking ahead, we have an exciting roadmap and will be rolling out new capabilities and features in the coming months.”
One of Grok’s most unique qualities is its “real-time knowledge of the world via the X platform,” which Musk believes will set it apart by allowing it to share more current knowledge with users than other chatbots. To prove this, he posted two images on X to show Grok’s ability to answer a question compared to another AI bot, which had less up-to-date information.
xAI also designed Grok to “answer questions with a bit of wit,” and it will even “answer spicy questions that are rejected by most other AI systems.” Due to this atypical conversation style, Grok has raised some eyebrows. Some have described it as having a “foul-mouthed” and unfiltered manner, and even xAI’s announcement noted that Grok “has a rebellious streak.”
For instance, when an X employee asked Grok when it’s appropriate to listen to Christmas music, the chatbot replied by saying “whenever the hell you want” and referring to anyone who complains about it with expletives. This unconventional approach might not be for everyone, but it may set Grok apart from more traditional chatbots, potentially finding its niche in specific user demographics or applications.
As Grok vies for a place in the competitive AI chatbot market, industry stakeholders will be closely observing its performance and reception. With Elon Musk’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation, Grok’s journey is likely to be one of interest and significance for the future of conversational AI technology.
As for when it will be more widely available, Musk stated on X, “As soon as it’s out of early beta, xAI’s Grok system will be available to all X Premium+ subscribers.” X’s new Premium+ tier was released on Oct. 27, and it costs $16 a month for subscribers.
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