Elon Musk’s New AI Chatbot “Grok” Challenges ChatGPT with a Rebellious Streak

Srishti Dey
Srishti Dey November 6, 2023
Updated 2023/11/06 at 3:13 PM


Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has introduced “Grok,” an AI chatbot he created to inject some fun and rebellion into AI conversations. The AI chatbot created by Elon Musk’s xAI business draws inspiration from Douglas Adams’ science fiction comedy “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” Grok is characterized by its love of irony, sarcasm, and a “rebellious streak.”

Explainer: Know all about Elon Musk's new AI chatbot Grok

Grok’s Individual Character:

Sarcasm and comedy: Musk’s Grok is made to respond with humor, which enhances the quality of conversations.

Rebellious Streak: Grok, in contrast to previous AI systems, has a rebellious streak and is open to answering queries that other people would avoid.

 

Access for Premium Users: Following testing, Grok will be available to all premium users on xAI’s platform, formerly known as Twitter (X).
Real-Time Access: Verified users will be able to engage with Grok in real-time through its integration with the X platform.
Grok’s Development:

After two months of training, Grok has already outperformed GPT-3.5, the model that underpins ChatGPT’s free edition. It is important to acknowledge that, akin to other extensive language models, Grok retains the capacity to provide inaccurate or paradoxical data.

The Background of xAI

In July, Elon Musk launched xAI, bringing together a group of former workers from DeepMind and OpenAI. The business is hiring, as evidenced by job postings for roles like member of technical staff and AI tutor.

Access for Premium Users: Following testing, Grok will be available to all premium users on xAI’s platform, formerly known as Twitter (X).
Real-Time Access: Verified users will be able to engage with Grok in real-time through its integration with the X platform.
Grok’s Development:

After two months of training, Grok has already outperformed GPT-3.5, the model that underpins ChatGPT’s free edition. It is important to acknowledge that, akin to other extensive language models, Grok retains the capacity to provide inaccurate or paradoxical data.

The Background of xAI

In July, Elon Musk launched xAI, bringing together a group of former workers from DeepMind and OpenAI. The business is hiring, as evidenced by job postings for roles like member of technical staff and AI tutor.

In summary:

Elon Musk’s Grok challenges established models like ChatGPT and gives AI chatbots a distinct and hilarious dimension. Grok acknowledges the possibility of producing misleading information while striving to provide a unique AI interaction experience with its rebellious attitude and premium user access on the xAI platform.

 

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