Ready to Grok? Elon Musk Launches AI Chatbot Next Week!
Elon Musk, the owner of X, has announced that an AI chatbot named Grok will soon be released exclusively for X Premium+ subscribers. Musk suggested that Grok will be accessible to Premium+ users from next week. Recent findings by app researcher Nima Owji revealed images showing the smooth integration of Grok into X’s online application, which can be accessed through twitter.com/i/grok. The screenshots indicated that non-Premium+ subscribers may receive invitations to upgrade in order to use Grok, with one image displaying a text entry box labeled “Ask Grok” for user interaction.
Grok’s unique personality
Introduced to a select group of testers on November 4, AI Chatbot Grok emerges as Musk’s response to existing AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Bard. As a key element of X’s vast social network, Grok is expected to attract a wider user base, TechCrunch reported.
Promoted by Musk’s startup xAI, Grokia is promoted as a more animated and humorous alternative to its competitors. The AI chatbot is expected to respond to unconventional and “spicy” queries, setting it apart in terms of personality. However, Grok’s distinctiveness extends beyond its character; The X platform gives it real-time access to data, potentially improving its responsiveness.
This strategic introduction is in line with X’s recent efforts to revamp its Premium service, which is now divided into three tiers: the current $8 per month X Premium plan, a $3 per month basic plan that retains ads, and a $16 per month Premium+ plan that remove all ads for you and the following feeds. The platform revamp also includes the Creator Hub, which allows users to monetize their content and offer subscriptions to their audience.
Offer to diversify X’s user base
Grok’s exclusive Premium+ tier aims to attract a wider audience beyond content creators, potentially offsetting X’s recent loss of advertisers amid concerns over anti-Semitic content and Musk’s controversial actions.
Notably, Grok’s debut comes in a tumultuous week at rival AI startup OpenAI, which saw Microsoft hire president Greg Brockman and CEO Sam Altman. Altman’s return as CEO capped a week of upheaval at OpenAI.
