As had been speculated, a standalone application for your iPhone or iPad is now available, allowing access to Elon Musk’s Grok AI.
User-Friendly Interface
Getting started with Grok is a breeze. Similar to other chatbot applications like ChatGPT, you can pose a wide range of questions and receive responses. You also have the option to take a picture or import photos and files directly from the app. Additionally, you can ask the AI to generate various images. All responses utilize the newly introduced Grok 2 model.
When asking about the weather or nearby dining options, you’ll be presented with an informational card.
The text and images generated are easily shareable on social media, through email, text messages, or any other platform.
No account is necessary to start using the app, though there will be limitations on how many responses you can receive. Without signing in, you won’t have access to previous queries or responses.
You can sign in using an X account, your email, or through Google or Apple. There’s also a lock screen widget available for quick access to the app.
The app is available for free download on the App Store.
Broadening the Chatbot’s Reach
Rumors about a separate app for Elon Musk’s AI surfaced late last year. By early December, Grok became freely accessible to anyone with an X account, which previously required a paid subscription costing at least $7 per month.
Grok was launched in late 2023 but has struggled to keep pace with other popular alternatives in terms of features and user base. The introduction of this standalone app that doesn’t mandate an X account could potentially draw in a wider audience.
In contrast to its competitors, Grok is infused with a hefty dose of sarcasm and humor, likely a reflection of Musk’s influence on the chatbot.
However, despite being free to use, Grok differs significantly from ChatGPT and its peers, presenting some notable concerns. It lacks robust ethical safeguards and its image generation capabilities suffer from insufficient content moderation. Furthermore, it self-trains using data from X, which is rife with bots and scams.
