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Elon Musk’s xAI Set to Launch Standalone App for Grok Chatbot

Musk’s Alternative to OpenAI

Elon Musk created xAI as an alternative to OpenAI, the company he helped found but later distanced himself from over ideological differences. Now, The Wall Street Journal reports that xAI is planning to launch an app as soon as December that could go head-to-head with OpenAI’s ChatGPT as it races to scale up.

Grok’s Current State

Currently, users can access Grok through X, but only if they subscribe to the service. Citing unnamed sources, the Journal reports that xAI is also behind customer support features for Starlink, part of Musk’s other company, SpaceX. X did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report.

Competition in the Market

OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude already have their own apps and free products, making Grok an outlier among other chatbots.

What’s Next?

The planned standalone app for Grok could be a significant move by xAI to challenge OpenAI’s dominance in the market. With the launch, users may have more options for AI-powered chatbots, which could lead to increased competition and innovation in the space.

FAQs

Q: What is xAI?
A: xAI is an alternative to OpenAI, created by Elon Musk.

Q: What is Grok?
A: Grok is a chatbot developed by xAI.

Q: Why is xAI launching a standalone app for Grok?
A: The app is expected to be launched in December, but the exact reason for the launch is not specified.

Q: How does Grok differ from other chatbots?
A: Currently, Grok is only accessible through X, and its features may differ from those of other chatbots.