Elon Musk Announces Grok AI Chatbot Access for English-Language Users
Elon Musk has revealed that his AI startup, xAI, will be providing access to its AI chatbot Grok in beta to all English-language users in approximately a week. The rollout will expand beyond existing Premium+ subscribers in the United States, who have already been granted access to Grok AI (beta) functionality. Musk acknowledged that initial issues are expected but assured users of rapid improvements on a daily basis, emphasizing the importance of their feedback.
Addressing questions regarding future expansion, Musk stated that Japanese language support is the next priority, given its large user base, and expects to extend Grok to all languages by early 2024. Contrary to traditional GPT models, Musk asserts that xAI’s Grok AI chatbot possesses more up-to-date information.
Premium+ subscribers can easily access Grok on web, iOS, and Android platforms. On iOS and Android, users have the option to add Grok to their bottom menu for convenient accessibility. Musk’s xAI is currently in the process of raising up to $1 billion in equity investments, having already secured $134.7 million from four unidentified investors. A minimum of $2 million will be accepted from external investors, as stated in the filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Designed to answer questions with a touch of wit and exhibited rebelliousness, Grok competes with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, led by Sam Altman. It is offered to users as part of X Premium Plus, a subscription plan priced at $16 per month through web platforms.
xAI’s website proclaims its goal as understanding the true nature of the universe.
As the xAI chatbot Grok gains accessibility for English-language users and demonstrates its conversational prowess, users can expect a significant development in AI chatbot technology. With Musk’s commitment to continuous improvement and Grok’s unique personality traits, the beta rollout marks a significant step forward in the field of artificial intelligence.
The expansion of Grok’s availability to non-Premium+ subscribers is an encouraging move that showcases Musk’s vision of making AI technology accessible to a broader user base. As Japanese language support becomes a priority, xAI is actively working towards including more languages, aiming for global accessibility by early 2024.
With its ability to provide informative and witty responses, Grok holds the potential to become a go-to AI assistant for users seeking efficient information retrieval and engaging conversations. As the AI landscape evolves, X’s Grok chatbot is paving the way for a more versatile AI experience.
As xAI continues to secure investments, Musk’s ambitious goals of understanding the true nature of the universe and creating cutting-edge AI technology seem within reach. With Grok’s ongoing development and expansion into different languages, the future of AI chatbots appears increasingly promising.
