Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is testing a standalone iOS app for its chatbot, Grok, expanding its availability beyond X (formerly Twitter).
The app, currently in beta in Australia and a few other countries, integrates real-time web and X data with generative AI features.
Grok can rewrite text, summarize paragraphs, answer questions, and even generate images from text prompts.
Why it matters
xAI is positioning Grok as a versatile AI assistant with fewer restrictions compared to competitors, aiming to attract users seeking broader capabilities.
Features
- Users can upload pictures for analysis and generate “striking images,” including those featuring public figures or copyrighted material.
- The chatbot’s model focuses on “photorealistic rendering,” per xAI’s description.
The big picture
Grok, previously exclusive to X’s paying subscribers, began testing a free version in November and became available to all users this month.
xAI is also prepping a web version at Grok.com, though it’s not live yet.
What they’re saying
“Grok is an AI-powered assistant designed to be maximally truthful, useful, and curious,” its app store listing states.
Source: TechCrunch
