{"id":738,"date":"2026-03-31T13:55:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techvisor.pro\/elon-musks-grok-ai-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it-a-complete-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:55:20","slug":"elon-musks-grok-ai-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techvisor.pro\/en\/elon-musks-grok-ai-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Elon Musk’s Grok AI \u2014 What It Is and How to Use It: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the whole world was discussing ChatGPT and Gemini, Elon Musk was quietly building his own artificial intelligence. And it turned out to be surprisingly powerful.<\/p>\n

Grok AI<\/strong> is not just another chatbot. It’s the only one among top AI assistants that reads the X social network in real time and knows what’s happening in the world right now. In this article we cover everything: from registration to comparison with competitors.<\/p>\n

What Is Grok AI \u2014 Explained in Simple Terms<\/h2>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

Grok AI<\/strong> is an AI assistant from the company xAI<\/strong>, founded by Elon Musk in 2023. Launched in November 2023, it’s positioned as an alternative to ChatGPT with an emphasis on information currency, honesty, and less censorship.<\/p>\n

The name “Grok” is not accidental \u2014 it comes from the science fiction novel “Stranger in a Strange Land” by Robert Heinlein. In the book, the word means “to understand something deeply on an intuitive level.”<\/strong> Musk didn’t choose it lightly \u2014 he wanted to create an AI that doesn’t just “know,” but truly “understands.”<\/p>\n

The key difference from ChatGPT, Claude AI, and Gemini is the integration with the X platform (formerly Twitter)<\/strong>. Grok sees current posts, trends, and discussions in real time, making it indispensable for working with breaking news and hot topics.<\/p>\n

Who Created Grok \u2014 The Company xAI<\/h2>\n

Elon Musk was one of the co-founders of OpenAI in 2015. But in 2018 he left the board of directors due to disagreements over the company’s development vision. He later openly criticized ChatGPT for excessive “sanitization” and censorship.<\/p>\n

In 2023 he founded xAI<\/strong> with a mission: to create an AI that is maximally truthful, helpful, and curious. That’s how Grok was born.<\/p>\n

Today xAI is developing actively. Grok is integrated into the X platform, available through the separate website grok.com<\/strong> and a mobile app. In 2026, Grok was even integrated into the internal networks of the US Department of Defense.<\/p>\n

Grok Versions in 2026<\/h2>\n

Grok 3 \u2014 Base Model<\/h3>\n

The first widely available version. Supports text queries, web search, and basic file handling. Available for free with a limit of 10 queries every 2 hours.<\/p>\n

Grok 4 \u2014 Flagship Model<\/h3>\n

Grok 4<\/strong> is the most powerful version, a direct competitor to GPT-5 from OpenAI. Processes up to 256,000 tokens (approximately 200 pages of text), supports multimodal analysis \u2014 text, images, video, and documents.<\/p>\n

Grok 4 Heavy \u2014 For the Most Complex Tasks<\/h3>\n

The smartest version with an extended reasoning mode. Designed for complex analysis, scientific tasks, mathematics, and strategic planning.<\/p>\n

Grok 4 Fast \u2014 For Quick Responses<\/h3>\n

A lightweight version for simple queries. Fast and convenient for everyday use without in-depth analysis.<\/p>\n

Grok AI Plans in 2026<\/h2>\n

Free Access<\/h3>\n

Grok AI online is available for free through grok.com<\/strong> or the X platform after registration. Basic access includes the Grok 3 model with a limit of 10 queries every 2 hours. More than enough for getting familiar with the tool.<\/p>\n

X Premium \u2014 From $8\/month<\/h3>\n

An X Premium subscription opens extended access to Grok with higher message limits. Includes basic Grok 3 features and partial access to Grok 4.<\/p>\n

SuperGrok \u2014 From $30\/month<\/h3>\n

Full access to all features, including Grok 4 and Grok 4 Heavy. Extended message limits, priority access, and all operating modes.<\/p>\n

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TechVisor tip:<\/strong> if you actively work with news, social media, or need up-to-date information in real time \u2014 SuperGrok will pay for itself very quickly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

How to Register and Start Using Grok AI<\/h2>\n

Via Browser<\/h3>\n
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  1. Go to grok.com<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Click “Sign in”<\/strong> \u2192 log in with your X (Twitter) account<\/li>\n
  3. If you don’t have an X account \u2014 create one for free at x.com<\/li>\n
  4. Accept the terms of use<\/li>\n
  5. Done \u2014 you can start<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Mobile App<\/h3>\n

    Grok is available as a standalone app for iOS<\/strong> and Android<\/strong>:<\/p>\n