Grok
xAI's assistant with real-time access to posts on X
- Freemium
- Free plan
- API
Best for
Following trending topics and news on X
Overview
Grok is the AI assistant from xAI, available on its own site and inside X (formerly Twitter). It can draw on real-time posts from X, which helps with trending topics.
Pros
- Real-time X data
- Available inside the X app
Cons
- Best features need a paid plan
- Answers on news can reflect unverified posts
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