Grok has been formally launched by Twitter/X. Over the next week, the brand-new artificial intelligence chatbot will be made available to American Premium+ users, starting with those who are currently subscribing to Twitter for the longest time. “In a post introducing the rollout, Twitter/X stated that the more quickly you can grok, the longer you’ll remain a subscriber.” “don’t forget your towel!”
The 1961 science fiction book “Stranger in a Strange Land” by Robert Heinlein serves as the inspiration for the debut AI product from Elon Musk’s startup xAI. It uses a Martian phrase called “grok,” which may mean both “to drink” and “to understand” or “to comprehend.” The towel allusion on Twitter/X is a reference to Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy book series, in which towels are a key item of equipment for space travelers. The goal of xAI, according to its website, is to “know the universe,” although Musk has called Adams his “hero.”
How To Use Twitter/X’s AI Chatbot, Grok
You must first spend actual money to become a subscriber of X Premium+ to receive Grok. Once you’ve registered, check the side menu of X on your app in the mobile or online browser to see if you’ve been granted access to Grok. If you own it, it ought to show up in the menu below the company’s emblem, which is a square with a rising diagonal cut across it. Verify that the version of your Twitter/X app is current if it isn’t showing up on your phone. Users using the chatbot on iOS and Android will additionally be able to add it to their bottom menu, providing them with instant access to Twitter/X’s new artificial intelligence.
