Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has released Grok-2, a new update of the chatbot, completely free to all users on the X (formerly Twitter). The company claims that Grok-2 is a faster, more accurate, and richly featured experience that steps up from what xAI began with their mission to change AI interaction.
What’s new in Grok-2?
The success of the earlier Grok-1.5 and Grok-2 models this year has inspired several improvements from xAI on functionality and user experience.
1. Speed and accuracy
The Grok-2 is three times as fast as the model before it, with better, quicker responses and increased insight accuracy. The current version performs well in the aspect of instruction-following capabilities and supports diverse languages, making it a versatile resource for all users worldwide.
2. Image generation with Aurora
A new “Draw Me” capability, powered by Aurora, is one of the prominent features of Grok-2. Users can now generate photorealistic images and memes or even reimagine themselves using their X profile photos. This adds a creative dimension to the capabilities of the AI, infusing utility with fun.
3. Real-time insights with the ‘Grok’ button
xAI has added a dedicated ‘Grok’ button to the X timeline. This feature allows users to:
- Access real-time contextual insights.
- Explore trending topics.
- Gain deeper analysis of posts and ongoing discussions.
The contextual analysis allows users to remain more informed and engaging with content.
4. Search results and citations
Grok uses real-time data from X and the greater web to give current answers. To ensure credibility, the chatbot now cites so that users can check sources in depth.
Grok for developers: Enterprise API and new models
xAI also launches its enterprise API along with the free-to-use chatbot. The new models—grok-2-1212 and grok-2-vision-1212—are designed for developers to help them integrate the latest in AI into their applications.
Features of the Enterprise API:
- Enhanced Accuracy: Improved instruction-following ensures reliable outputs.
- Multilingual Support: Expands the potential user base with seamless language support.
- Image Generation: Aurora will soon be integrated into the API, enabling developers to generate photorealistic images for their applications.
Pricing and free credits
Developers can access the API with pricing set at:
- $2 per million input tokens.
- $10 per million output tokens.
To get started, new users will receive $25 in free credits upon signing up.
Usage limitations and premium features
While Grok is available for free, there are certain usage limits for the free tier:
- 10 messages every 2 hours.
- 3 image analyses per day.
For users craving exclusive access, xAI offers Premium and Premium+ subscriptions, providing:
- Higher usage limits.
- Early access to new features.
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What’s next for xAI?
xAI is very aggressive on Grok. Its policy is continuous improvement, while continually expanding the capabilities of the chatbot and the user’s experience. This integration, such as that of the addition of Aurora to enterprise API, is just but one of the developments on its plate.
Grok-2 is a new benchmark of AI chatbots that is advanced both in AI features and design for the user. For casual users interested in trends, or developers who intend to integrate AI into your application, Grok-2 is a powerful but accessible solution.