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Grok

Grok

AI Model

by xAI

Grok is xAI's flagship AI assistant, founded by Elon Musk and designed to be "maximally truthful" with a distinctive personality. Unlike other AI assistants, Grok has real-time access to X (Twitter) data, making it uniquely capable for social media analysis, trending topics, and current events. Grok is known for its wit, humor, and willingness to tackle questions that other AIs might decline. Grok 2 and Grok 2 mini offer strong reasoning capabilities, and the model is available exclusively through X Premium+ ($16/month). It's built on the philosophy that AI should be helpful without excessive guardrails.

By Council Research TeamUpdated: Jan 27, 2026

Rating

4.5/5

Best For

Real-time

Speed

Fast

Context

128K

Key Strengths

Real-time X/Twitter data integration

Witty, engaging personality

Fewer content restrictions than competitors

Current events and trending topic expertise

Strong mathematical reasoning

Unique perspectives on controversial topics

Best Use Cases

1

Social media analysis and trend monitoring

2

Real-time news and current events

3

Marketing and brand sentiment analysis

4

Creative content with humor

5

Questions other AIs might decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grok free to use?

Grok is included with X Premium+ subscription at $16/month. There's no standalone free tier.

What is Grok best at?

Grok excels at social media analysis and trend monitoring, real-time news and current events, marketing and brand sentiment analysis. Key strengths include real-time x/twitter data integration and witty, engaging personality.

How does Grok compare to other AI models?

Grok has unique strengths compared to competitors. Use Council to compare Grok with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more side-by-side for your specific use case.

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Try Grok on Council

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