Query Grok on X with Mentions in Replies
Expanding Access to xAI’s Grok Model
Currently, X is focused on broadening the availability of xAI’s Grok model to a wider user base on its platform.
Several users have observed today that it is now possible to mention Grok directly within replies and pose a question to receive an explanation regarding a specific post.
Previous Access Methods
Previously, users of the Elon Musk-owned social media platform could access Grok via a dedicated button located in the sidebar.
Additionally, a Grok button positioned adjacent to each post allows users to request the AI-powered chatbot to analyze both the text and imagery of the post, leveraging the model’s image understanding capabilities acquired in the previous year.
Similar Functionality from Perplexity
Over the past few weeks, the AI-driven search engine Perplexity has been operating an automated X account that functions in a comparable manner.
Users can submit inquiries about any post on the platform and receive an automated response within a few minutes.
Industry Trend: Increased Accessibility
A common objective among companies developing AI models and tools is to enhance user access to their chatbots and solutions.
Meta, the developer of the Llama models, has integrated Meta AI directly into the search bars of Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger.
Furthermore, Meta has launched a dedicated website and enabled users to initiate conversations with the chatbot across all these platforms.
Reports indicate that the company is also in the process of developing a standalone Meta AI application.
Grok’s Expanding Ecosystem
Initially, xAI’s Grok chatbot, owned by Musk, was primarily accessible through the X platform.
However, since the start of the current year, the company has introduced several new avenues for accessing its AI assistant.
These include a dedicated Grok app available on both iOS and Android, as well as a standalone website.
xAI has also recently unveiled a SuperGrok plan, offering enhanced features such as unlimited image generation and prioritized access to upcoming functionalities.
