Grok is the AI chatbot developed by xAI, elon Musk's artificial intelligence⁤ company. Launched in late november 2023, Grok distinguishes itself with a unique personality - described as rebellious, witty, and inclined to answer questions with a touch of humor. Unlike many⁢ other AI models, Grok has direct access to real-time data from X (formerly ⁣Twitter), allowing it to provide up-to-date details and respond to current events.

Grok's core functionality revolves around conversational AI,⁢ similar to ChatGPT or Google's Gemini. Though, several features set it apart. Its access to X's data stream allows it to summarize trending topics,provide context on current events,and even respond to recent posts. Furthermore, xAI emphasizes Grok's ability to ⁣answer questions that other AI models might avoid, embracing a more open and perhaps controversial approach.

Currently, Grok is exclusively available to subscribers of X Premium+, the⁣ highest tier of X's subscription service. This tiered access strategy⁤ allows xAI to manage demand and gather user feedback during the ⁤initial rollout phase. The cost of X Premium+ is $16⁢ per month on web and $20 per ⁣month on mobile.