Grok

Grok is the AI built by xAI, Elon Musk's AI company. It sits within the X ecosystem (formerly Twitter) and has one capability that sets it apart from most competitors: real-time access to what is being said on X right now.

What makes Grok different

Most AI models have a training cutoff. They know what happened up until a certain date, and nothing after. Grok does not have that limitation in the same way. Because it is connected to X, it can draw on live conversations, trending topics, and breaking news.

If you want to know what people are saying about a topic right now, Grok has a real edge. For following current events, tracking what is trending in your industry, or getting a sense of public sentiment on something, it is worth using.

Less filtered

Grok is also known for being less conservative than competitors. It will engage with topics that ChatGPT or Claude might decline. Whether that is a positive or a negative depends on what you need from it.

The honest limitations

For complex work tasks, Grok is not at the level of GPT-4o or Claude. Writing quality is decent but not exceptional. It is better suited to quick questions and current-events research than to heavy writing or document analysis.

Pricing

If you already have an X Premium subscription, Grok is included. Otherwise, standalone access starts at around £8/month.

Who should use it

Regular X users who want AI integrated into their social media experience. Anyone who needs real-time information from the X network. As a secondary tool alongside ChatGPT or Claude, rather than a replacement for them.