Elon Musk’s New Grok AI: Does it Outperform ChatGPT?

Briefy

Nov 6, 2023 • 3 min read

Elon Musk just dropped a bombshell on the AI world with his latest creation: Grok. Straight out of xAI, Elon’s artificial intelligence chatbot isn’t just another name in the crowd. It’s Musk’s play to shake things up, promising a fresh take on real-time data savvy and a sprinkle of sass in its chats.

xAI’s Grok: A new conversation starter

Grok is more than just smart — It’s quick-witted, it’s tuned into the now, and it’s ready to talk about… well, anything in real-time. Grok is stepping into the spotlight, promising to make our interactions with machines feel more like catching up with an old friend who has a strong sense of humor.

Grok’s definition & meaning

The term “Grok” is taken from Robert A. Heinlein’s novel “Stranger in a Strange Land,” signifying deep, intuitive understanding. It suggests that Musk’s AI robot aims for more than processing info — it seeks to deeply comprehend and interact with a touch of human-like insight.

So, what are the most exciting features of Grok? Compared to ChatGPT, will Grok outperform?

Grok’s features and capabilities

Real-Time info access: Grok is engineered to handle real-time information, utilizing up-to-the-minute data to inform its responses. This allows users to receive current insights on various topics.
Response with humor: Inspired by “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” Grok is intentionally created to respond with wit and a touch of rebellion, ensuring that the chatbot’s interactions are entertaining.
Powered by Grok-1: The underlying large language model for Grok is Grok-1, which has been benchmarked to outperform OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 in various tests, suggesting advanced capabilities in language understanding and problem-solving.

According to Musk, Grok system is currently in the early beta testing phase. It will soon be available to all X Premium subscribers with the $16/month plan.

How does Grok set itself apart from ChatGPT?

Now ChatGPT has its real competitor, a strong one. With curiosity, we asked ChatGPT this question: “what are the differences between you and Grok?” This is how GPT answers:

From its answer, we are aware that the biggest difference between Grok and ChatGPT is the data source. Grok has real-time access to feeds on the X platform, making its information more up-to-date, but potentially lacks the wide-angle view.

While ChatGPT offers its GPT-3.5 version for general access at no cost and reserves GPT-4 for those who opt into a $20 subscription, Grok positions itself as an exclusive feature for X’s paid subscribers, aiming to boost the platform’s premium user base.

And, Grok is definitely more “spicy” than ChatGPT. ChatGPT tends to be polite and informative, but Grok might throw in a sarcastic quip or a clever joke, aiming to make interactions more entertaining.

The AI big league heats up

The AI scene is really heating up, and with Grok jumping in, it’s clear that the race is only getting more intense. In a world where tech titans are battling to win over our screens and data, Grok represents xAI’s bold play. It’s not just about who has the smartest AI, but also who can deliver that human touch — quick wit, current events, you name it. Grok’s strategy seems to be about delivering the now with personality. It’s clear that these tech giants aren’t just competing; each company, whether it’s Google, Microsoft, or xAI, is looking to carve out its niche. They’re looking to dominate by carving out their own segments of the market.

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Written by Nan Ha.