X Subscribers to Receive Early Access to Musk's Sarcastic Grok Chatbot
Elon Musk reveals that xAI's new chatbot, Grok, features real-time access to X platform data and a sarcastic sense of humor. X Premium Plus subscribers will eventually gain access to the AI once it completes its early beta phase.
Elon Musk reveals that his AI startup xAI develops a new conversational chatbot named Grok. The system competes directly with ChatGPT by answering questions and browsing the internet for up-to-date information. Grok stands out because it pulls real-time data directly from the X platform, giving it a unique advantage over other AI models.
The chatbot features a distinct personality and loves sarcasm, though it still refuses to answer sensitive or dangerous queries. Instead of providing standard refusal messages, Grok responds with a witty tone when users ask inappropriate questions. Musk highlights this humorous design as a key differentiator in the crowded AI market.
Access to Grok remains limited during its early beta phase, with a waitlist currently open for a small number of U.S. users. Once the chatbot exits early beta, all X Premium Plus subscribers will receive access to the system. Details about the underlying AI model remain scarce, though reports indicate xAI trains its systems using Oracle's cloud infrastructure.