Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has officially launched the second version of its AI-powered assistant, Grok, now available as a standalone app for iOS. This new release allows users to access Grok’s features without requiring an X (formerly Twitter) subscription, marking a shift away from its original integration within the social platform.
Users can sign in using their email, Apple ID, or other supported login options to use the app. Grok 2 offers various tools, such as answering questions and generating images, along with a tiered subscription model that unlocks advanced features for paying users. This move signals xAI’s growing efforts to compete more fiercely with major AI players like Google’s Gemini, Meta AI, Claude.ai, and the market leader, OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Initially launched in November 2023, Grok was only available to X subscribers, but by December 2024, a free version was introduced with limited functionality, including a restriction of 10 daily inquiries. Elon Musk has made it clear that Grok is designed to compete with other chatbots but with its own distinctive personality, promising users sarcastic and humorous experiences.
What can Grok AI do
- Answering Questions – Grok can respond to various inquiries, offering helpful answers.
- Solving Problems – It assists in solving complex problems by offering solutions or suggestions.
- Brainstorming – Grok can help generate ideas and foster creativity during brainstorming sessions.
- Humorous Responses – It incorporates wit and humor into its answers, making interactions engaging.
- Rebellious and Unique Personality – Grok has a distinct, rebellious streak, offering an outside perspective on humanity.
- Leveraging Next-Token Prediction – It uses a next-token prediction model to anticipate and generate the most likely response in a conversation.
