Grok AI Chatbot Now Available on X for Free, but with Limitations

After weeks of testing, xAI’s AI chatbot, Grok, is now available on X (formerly Twitter) for free, but with some strings attached. The free tier, which was previously limited to X Premium subscribers, is now rolling out globally, but it comes with some usage restrictions.

Limited Free Tier

The free version of Grok employs the same Grok-2 AI model as the Premium option, and includes features like image generation and Grok’s signature “Fun Mode,” which is designed to make Grok’s responses more edgy, provocative, and witty.

• You can try Grok AI chatbot on X for free.
• The free tier is limited to 10 messages per hour and 3 images per day.
• Using Grok more than that requires an X Premium subscription starting at $7 a month.

However, if you don’t want to pay for the subscription, be careful not to exceed the usage limits, as it may slow down your interactions with the chatbot. You can send up to 10 messages to the chatbot every two hours without paying, and you can only ask the AI to make three images a day.

What’s the Catch?

X and xAI are likely hoping that the free tier will entice people to sign up for the paid subscription to engage with the chatbot more. Even with these limitations, opening up access to Grok could put the chatbot in a better position to compete with ChatGPT and its rivals.

The move also fits with other recent announcements by xAI, including the expected launch of a mobile app in the near future. Whether these moves will be enough to attract more users remains to be seen.

A Copyright Concern

The Grok AI chatbot also incorporates the Flux AI image creator, which has a somewhat laid-back approach to copyright and trademark rules. This has led to some lawyers issuing notes telling people to take down AI-generated images featuring characters owned by corporations, such as Mario.

Conclusion

While the free tier of Grok has its limitations, it could still be a great way to try out the AI chatbot and its features. Whether or not xAI’s strategy will be enough to attract more users remains to be seen, but it’s an interesting move in the chatbot space.