Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, has launched the upgraded Grok-2 chatbot, making it free to all users of X (formerly Twitter).
The move challenges established AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini by offering advanced features such as real-time information searches, multilingual capabilities, and image generation.
Grok-2: xAI's Latest Chatbot Boosts Speed and Accuracy, Adds Contextual Insights on X
The announcement came with a promise of improved speed and accuracy for Grok-2, which the company claims is three times faster than its predecessor, Grok-1.5.
In addition to processing text, Grok-2 now includes features like the "Grok" button on the X timeline, allowing users to gain contextual insights, analyze trending topics, and verify information.
Premium subscribers on X will enjoy higher usage limits and early access to upcoming features, Reuters said.
Grok-2 introduces several advancements designed to enhance user experience:
- Real-Time Search and Citations: The chatbot uses X and the web to deliver timely and accurate answers. A new citation feature allows users to verify sources or explore topics further.
- Image Generation: Grok's new Aurora system enables users to create photorealistic images, memes, and personalized visual content based on their X profile.
- Contextual Analysis: Users can dive deeper into trending discussions and explore real-time insights directly from the X timeline through the "Grok" button.
xAI Grok-2 Offers Free Access with Limits, Premium Features, and Developer API Launch
While Grok-2 is available for free, usage comes with limitations—up to 10 messages every two hours and three image analyses daily.
For those who require more extensive access, Premium and Premium+ subscriptions offer increased limits and priority for new capabilities.
According to FoneArena, to further appeal to developers, xAI has also launched an enterprise API for Grok-2, which includes models like grok-2-1212 and grok-2-vision-1212.
These allow for enhanced accuracy, multilingual support, and photorealistic image generation. Developers can access these models at competitive rates of $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens, with $25 in free credits for new users.
By making Grok-2 free and easily accessible, xAI aims to attract a wide user base and compete with industry leaders OpenAI and Google.
While ChatGPT and Gemini have dominated the AI chatbot market, Grok-2's integration into X provides a seamless user experience for millions already using the platform.
Elon Musk's vision for xAI extends beyond competition. He plans to continue enhancing Grok, integrating it more deeply into X, and expanding its capabilities in the months to come. As the AI race heats up, xAI's innovative approach could reshape how users interact with artificial intelligence.
