Grok made a big hype in the AI world when it was released last year and gained quick popularity. If you are interested in this Elon Musk’s creation and want to explore it, then read this guide on how to use Grok AI.

What is Grok AI?

Grok, launched in 2023, is an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI based on the LLM Large Language Model. With this AI, you can write articles, fix code, draft emails, create images, suggest ideas, analyze data, and much more. This conversational AI not only understands and processes human language but also adds a coat of nuance and humor. It is designed to answer serious and humorous discussions as well as to enhance user communications on Twitter (X). So, it helps you with your search and answers while keeping you amused and engaged.

So far in 2024, xAI has released five versions of Grok, and only available for X premium and premium plus subscribers.

Grok Features

• Grok helps you to automate several business procedures like customer service, email management, and content generation. So, it will save you a lot of time and money.
• This tool also helps you in data analysis and predictive modeling to analyze complex data using its machine-learning capabilities.
• You can increase the capability of the existing software and get the best of it by integrating Grok AI with popular business software like accounting CRM, ERP, and others.
• Grok also offers visualization tools for custom dashboards, interactive charts, and graphs that can provide better results than the human brain. It helps businesses to understand complex data and make better decisions.
• Customizable tone and voice, contextual understanding, and the multi-language support feature of Grok AI adapt its personality to suit your business requirements.
• With Elon Musk’s Grok 2, you can process text and visual data like documents, diagrams, and photographs. Even though it can generate code from a visual diagram.
• Grok has “a bit of wit” and a “rebellious streak” and engages in bing chat, making it more relatable and entertaining. For instance, someone asked about the best time to listen to Christmas music, and Grok boldly responded, “Whenever the hell you want.” It looks like Elon Musk is answering this query.

How to Use Grok AI on a PC

If you are interested in Grok’s wit and humor replies, then follow these steps to explore this AI tool. 

Subscribe X Premium or Premium+ to Get Access to the Grok AI

You can use Grok by subscribing to the X, formerly Twitter Premium or Premium Plus service. X Premium subscription is important for those who are in regions where it is accessible. You will not only get access to Grok AI but also get the verification of your user status. However, Twitter X subscriptions are paid and based on monthly and annually on the web, iOS, or Android. To subscribe to the X Premium on PC,

• Log in to your X account.
• Choose the Grok tab from the left side panel.
• Select the premium or premium plus tier to use Grok.
• Then click on the Subscribe & Pay
• Now verify your phone number and confirm your payment.

Use Grok on PC

Once you subscribe to Twitter Premium or Premium+, then go to the Grok AI official portal page and verify yourself. Here, log in to your X account by adding your X credentials, and it will be done in a few seconds. Keep in mind that Grok is only accessible for authorized and verified X users, so you must have the authorization.

Once you become a verified X user, then you can easily explore and use Grok. It looks like other LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Type anything on the chatbot saying Ask Anything, and Grok will reply to you. Moreover, there are options to upload files or attachments to get reports, investigate, or do anything you want.

You can also use Grok on your X account to do that. Log in to your Twitter X account and head to the Grok tab from the left side panel. Here you can Grok anything; however, you can select between two modes: regular mode or fun mode. Regular mode is just standard, while fun mode is funnier and wittier. So, type anything you want to ask for in the search bar and hit the send button to get your answer.

NOTE: If you did not get access to Grok AI, then check the availability of Grok AI.

How to Check Grok Availability

Grok AI is not available in all regions around the world, so when you access it, you get a prompt saying,

“Thank you for your interest in our early access program. Early access is currently not available in your location. Please leave your email address below if you would like to get notified when you have been given access.”

This prompt means that Grok is not available in your region. Here we have shared the locations where Grok AI is available.

• Australia
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Botswana
• Cameroon
• Canada
• Dominica
• Eswatini
• Fiji
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Grenada
• Guyana
• India
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Liberia
• Malaysia
• Malawi
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Namibia
• New Zealand
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Rwanda
• Saint Kitts & Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Samoa
• Seychelles
• Sierra Leone
• Singapore
• Solomon Islands
• South Sudan
• Sri Lanka
• Tanzania
• Tonga
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Tuvalu
• Uganda
• United States
• Vanuatu
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

PRO Tip: Well, probably soon you can expect Grok to be available in your region if it is not available. Just send your email to the X portal, and X will notify you when Grok will be accessible in your location.

What Sets Grok Apart from ChatGPT or Other Chatbots?

If you are wondering why, you should choose Grok over OpenAI’s ChatGPT or other AI chatbots significantly of their wit and more human-like responses. The humorous and natural responses add a level of engagement that is missing in most of the AI chatbots. Moreover, the personal touch, mixed with Musk’s status for brash boundaries, makes Grok the next big entity in AI software. Grok let a broader spectrum of dialogue, including topics that might be considered taboo or too sensitive for other AI platforms. It makes Grok a handier tool for users who want to explore subjects that are restricted in other AI conversational bots.

FAQs

Q: How to use Grok on an iPhone or Android?

• First, update the X app on your phone.
• Log in to your X account and subscribe to the premium or premium plus subscription.
• Once you get the service, then head to your profile page.
• Go to the settings tab or more tab and head to the Grok.
• If Grok is available for your account, you will see an option to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate the Grok AI on your phone and explore it.
• If Grok is not available to your X account, it means it is not yet available in your locations.

Q: How to Get Access to Grok API

• Once you subscribe to the Twitter premium, the next thing you have to do is head to the PromptIDE.
• Log in to your X account and then click on the username you will see at the top right corner.
• Now choose API keys, then click Create API key, set necessary access controls (ACLs), and hit the save tab.
• Copy the new API key from the list and use it with the Python SDK.

Q: How to use Grok for free?

Right now, Grok is free, but only X Premium and X Premium Plus users can access it, which plans are not free. So ultimately, you will have to pay to access Grok.

Closing Sentiment

Whether you are a tech fanatic or just someone who loves a good chat, Grok will redefine your digital interaction experience. In this post, we have described how to use Grok AI to help you explore, converse, and enjoy the capabilities of Grok. Grok streamlines your everyday tasks and improves decision-making with features like data analysis, content creation, adapted responses, business automation, and humorous responses.