Elon Musk unveils new AI chatbot Grok

Elon Musk has unveiled Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot with a “rebellious streak”, “intended to answer almost anything and, far harder, even suggest what questions to ask,” said the xAI team in a blog post.

Grok is the first product from Musk’s AI company — xAI — and is based on Douglas Adams’s The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

One of the things that makes Grok unique is its access to real-time information from X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, acquired by Musk in 2022. Having real-time access to X, Grok can provide users with up-to-date information on a wide range of topics, from current events to breaking news.

What sets Grok apart from other AI chatbots is its sense of humor, willingness to challenge authority, and ability to answer questions other chatbots would not “dare”, such as sarcastically responding to a query on how to make cocaine.

It remains to be seen how successful Grok will be, but it is clear that Musk is betting big on AI chatbots. He has said that he believes that Grok has the potential to revolutionize the way that people interact with computers.

The Grok prototype is currently only available to users in the United States, and the company is seeking feedback to help improve it before a wider release. Join the Grok waitlist.

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FAQs

Q1: What is Grok?

Grok is an artificial intelligence chatbot unveiled by Elon Musk, developed by his company xAI.

Q2: What is Grok intended to do?

It is designed to answer almost any question and also to suggest what questions might be relevant to ask.

Q3: What is the inspiration behind Grok?

Grok is based on Douglas Adams’s novel, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

Q4: What makes Grok unique compared to other chatbots mentioned in the text?

Grok has access to real-time information from the platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

Q5: How is Grok’s personality described?

It is described as having a “rebellious streak”, a sense of humor, a willingness to challenge authority, and the ability to answer questions other chatbots might avoid.

Q6: What example is given of Grok answering a “daring” question?

The text mentions it sarcastically, responding to a query about how to make cocaine.

Q7: What was the availability status of Grok as of November 6, 2023?

At that time, the Grok prototype was only available to users located in the United States.

Q8: What was the purpose of the initial limited release?

The company was seeking user feedback during this phase to help improve Grok before making it available more widely.

Q9: How could people express interest in accessing Grok during its prototype phase?

Interested individuals could join the Grok waitlist.

Q10: What potential impact does Elon Musk believe Grok could have?

He believes Grok has the potential to revolutionize the way people interact with computers.