Is GROK about to change the Artificial intelligence landscape?
Billionaire entrepreneur, Elon musk is rivalling the rest of the top AI model with his version – GROK. This new AI tool which acts as a stand alone app on his social media platform, X will test the resolve of others with its humour and sharpness.
Why GROK?
Elon Musk’s venture into rebranding Twitter as X and the launch of Grok have stirred the tech world.
He says:
“I have humanised Grok as a cutting edge AI model with features that sets it apart from other AI models.”
Grok is touted as an AI model influenced by the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” designed not only to answer questions but also to suggest the right questions to ask.
What is Grok?
It may sound unfamiliar at first, but its meaning is rooted in understanding.
Coined by American writer Robert A. Heinlein in the sci-fi novel “Stranger in a Strange Land,” it originally meant “to drink” in Martian. However, its scope expanded to encompass “understanding something or someone completely.”
The personality of Grok
What sets Grok apart is its distinct personality. Elon Musk hinted that it excels in certain areas, including humor and sarcasm.
This adds a unique touch to Grok, setting it apart from other AI chatbots.
Real-Time access
Grok’s major advantage over ChatGPT is its access to real-time information. Unlike ChatGPT, which only has data up to January 2022, Grok can provide information from the present.
The difference
Both Grok and Google Bard possess real-time data access.
Google Bard has an edge with its access to Google’s extensive knowledge base, while Grok utilizes the X social media platform for real-time data.
Currently, the Grok prototype is available to selected users in the United States. However, it is set to be accessible to all X Premium+ subscribers, making it widely available in the near future.
How to access Grok
Subscribing to X Premium+ grants access to Grok, with costs ranging from Rs 1,300 per month via the web to Rs 2,150 per month through the smartphone app.
The journey ahead
The journey of Grok’s development is an exciting one to follow. Its capabilities will likely evolve over the coming months, posing intriguing competition to existing AI chatbots.
Grok represents Musk’s vision of an AI assistant that goes beyond typical responses and offers unique perspectives and interactions.
Whether it becomes a rival to other chatbots or complements them, Grok’s position as a generative AI feature within X has the potential to be highly valuable.
The arrival of Grok in the world of AI chatbots opens up exciting possibilities, offering a fresh and distinct perspective for those seeking answers and conversation.
Written by Fortune Omosola ( Fortunedexcel@gmail.com )
