X (Twitter) Trials Free Version of Grok AI Chatbot Amid Expansion.
In a move that could significantly expand the reach of its powerful AI chatbot, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now X, is reportedly testing a free version of Grok for select users.
According to several X users, including app researchers and AI enthusiasts, the platform has started to roll out access to the Grok AI chatbot for non-subscribers, despite the feature being previously limited to only those with X Premium subscriptions.
The development comes just a week after xAI, the company behind Grok, released the Grok API and announced a range of incentives for developers to integrate the technology into their projects. This strategic move by X suggests a broader push to democratize access to its AI capabilities and potentially drive further adoption.
While the free version of Grok is said to be currently available in certain regions, such as New Zealand, the extent of its global rollout remains unclear. Gadgets 360 staff members were unable to independently verify the availability of the free chatbot in all markets.
The free tier of Grok, however, does come with some limitations. According to user reports, access to the AI assistant will be restricted to accounts that are at least seven days old and have a phone number linked to them.
The potential expansion of Grok’s availability beyond the X Premium subscription could be a strategic move by the platform to drive broader engagement and harness the transformative power of AI.
The rollout of the free Grok version also coincides with the launch of the Grok API, which offers developers the opportunity to integrate the AI chatbot’s capabilities into their applications.
The exploration of free and accessible AI tools by platforms like X could have far-reaching implications for the way users engage with, and benefit from these transformative technologies.
