What we know about “Grok” xAI Chatbot

1. Grok is an AI chatbot developed by x.ai, which was announced on November 4, 2023 [1]. It is modeled after the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and aims to answer a wide range of questions and even offer suggestions [1].

2. Grok is considered a competitor to other AI chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT [2]. It has been described as having a “rebellious streak” and being sassy and foul-mouthed [3], offering a different personality compared to traditional chatbots [4].

3. The prototype of Grok has been training for the past two months [2]. It has real-time access to information from X, a social media platform acquired by Elon Musk for $44 billion [5].

4. You can interact with the Grok AI chatbot through xAI’s website [6]. It utilizes a large language model to provide responses and engage in conversations.

Sources:
[1] https://x.ai/
[2] https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/05/elon-musk-debuts-grok-ai-bot-to-rival-chatgpt-others-.html
[3] https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/05/elon-musk-unveils-grok-an-ai-chatbot-with-a-rebellious-streak
[4] https://theconversation.com/grok-is-elon-musks-new-sassy-foul-mouthed-ai-but-who-exactly-is-it-made-for-217284
[5] https://www.ft.com/content/093cda92-91d8-49ff-8475-4f66ccff137b
[6] https://grok.x.ai/

Citations:
[1] https://x.ai/
[2] https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/05/elon-musk-debuts-grok-ai-bot-to-rival-chatgpt-others-.html
[3] https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/nov/05/elon-musk-unveils-grok-an-ai-chatbot-with-a-rebellious-streak
[4] https://theconversation.com/grok-is-elon-musks-new-sassy-foul-mouthed-ai-but-who-exactly-is-it-made-for-217284
[5] https://www.ft.com/content/093cda92-91d8-49ff-8475-4f66ccff137b
[6] https://grok.x.ai/