Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has launched the beta version of its latest AI assistant, Grok-2, on Wednesday. This new tool introduces an image generation feature that rivals OpenAI’s DALL-E and Google’s Gemini, but with fewer restrictions.
Grok-2 distinguishes itself by allowing more freedom in the types of images it can create, including those involving political figures and copyrighted brands. Unlike its competitors, Grok-2 imposes fewer limitations on image content, raising the bar in AI-driven creativity.
Available to X users with ‘Premium’ or ‘Premium+’ subscriptions, Grok-2 and its smaller version, Grok-2 mini, build upon the capabilities of the previous model, Grok 1.5, offering enhanced text and image generation features.
Early adopters of Grok-2 have already shared provocative images, including depictions of former US President Donald Trump wielding handguns and Vice President Kamala Harris in military attire. The AI has also generated images of well-known brands and copyrighted characters, such as the Simpsons and Tom and Jerry, igniting conversations about the tool’s lack of restrictions.
Elon Musk has positioned Grok-2 as a less regulated alternative to existing AI tools, openly criticizing OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini for their perceived biases. The launch of Grok-2 underscores xAI’s commitment to providing users with a more flexible and unrestricted AI experience.