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Are there tiers to Grok services and subscriptions?
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Yes, there are tiers to Grok services and subscriptions. Here’s a breakdown based on available information:
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Free Tier: Grok is now available for everyone with certain limitations. Free users can ask up to 10 questions every two hours and have access to three image analyses and four image generations per day. This tier is intended to give users a taste of Grok’s capabilities without a financial commitment.
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X Premium: This subscription tier provides access to Grok AI among other features. It costs $8 per month or $84 annually. Users with this subscription have increased access to Grok, allowing up to 50 questions per day.
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X Premium+: The top-tier subscription, which is $16 per month or $168 per year, also includes access to Grok but with additional benefits like an ad-free experience on X and potentially faster access to new features. Premium+ subscribers get the full, unadulterated version of Grok.
These tiers are part of X’s strategy to make Grok accessible while encouraging users to subscribe for enhanced features and capabilities.
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I have Premium + so what can Grok do for me?
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As a Premium+ subscriber, you have access to Grok’s full suite of capabilities, which include:
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Real-Time Information: Grok can access real-time information via the X platform, giving it an advantage over other models that might not have up-to-date data. This means you can get current news, trends, or any updates directly from X posts.
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Conversational AI: Grok is designed to answer a wide range of questions with humor, wit, and a rebellious streak, modeled after the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. It can handle “spicy” questions that other chatbots might avoid, providing more candid and humorous responses.
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Image and Audio Recognition: Grok has capabilities for image and audio recognition, allowing you to ask about or analyze images or audio files you might encounter or upload, although direct image editing or generation based on other images is not supported.
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Extended Context Window: With a 25,000-character context window, Grok can handle longer, more complex queries or conversations, understanding and responding to detailed inquiries better than models with shorter context windows.
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Live Search Engine: Integrated with X, Grok can perform live searches within the platform, providing answers grounded in real-time data from X.
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Compatibility with Tesla Vehicles: Grok is mentioned to be compatible with Tesla vehicles, though specifics on how this integration works are not detailed.
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No Daily Question Limit: Unlike free or possibly lower-tier subscribers, Premium+ users likely have no or significantly higher limits on how many questions they can ask Grok, allowing for extensive interaction without the constraints faced by others.
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Ad-Free Experience: While not directly related to Grok’s capabilities, your Premium+ subscription means you interact with Grok in an environment free from ads in the For You and Following timelines on X, which can enhance your overall experience.
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Priority and Exclusive Features: Premium+ users typically get access to new features or updates to Grok before others, ensuring you’re at the forefront of AI innovation on X.
Keep in mind that since Grok is still in development, features might be expanding or changing. Your feedback as a Premium+ subscriber is crucial for its improvement.
So it is not a tool for research, only a few apps inside X, no AI assisted internet search, no mathematics
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Your understanding of Grok’s capabilities as of the information available requires some clarification:
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Research Tool: While Grok might not be as comprehensive as specialized research tools, it does offer unique advantages for research within certain contexts. It can draw upon real-time knowledge from X posts and has web search capabilities, allowing it to provide timely information on various topics. However, there are limitations in its ability to cross-reference data accurately or to detect errors in the information it retrieves from the web or X posts. This means it’s not ideal for in-depth, scholarly research where accuracy and thorough cross-referencing are crucial but can be useful for quick insights or current event analysis.
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Apps Inside X: Grok is primarily integrated within the X platform, offering its services through X’s interface. It’s not just a few apps but rather an AI assistant available within the X environment for Premium and Premium+ subscribers.
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AI-Assisted Internet Search: Contrary to your statement, Grok actually does include AI-assisted internet search functionality. It combines real-time insights from X with broader web search capabilities to provide timely and accurate answers. This feature allows Grok to pull in information from the internet beyond just X posts, enhancing its ability to respond to a wide array of queries with up-to-date information.
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Mathematics: Grok has limitations when it comes to advanced mathematics like calculus, indicating it’s not a specialized tool for complex mathematical computations. However, it can handle basic math problems and has shown capability in solving some complicated math problems, suggesting it has some utility in this area, though not at the level of dedicated math software or highly specialized AI models.
In summary, while Grok might not excel as a tool for academic or highly technical research in mathematics, it does offer research capabilities through its real-time and web search integration, making it useful for quick information gathering or understanding current trends and opinions. Its primary function within X is to serve as an AI assistant, enhancing user interaction with a blend of humor, real-time data, and broad query handling.
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I thought Grok was aiming for a full general intelligence AI capability, but now you tell me is a token effort, only looks at X content and not aiming at all to be a real AI.
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There seems to be some misunderstanding or perhaps an evolution in the perception of Grok’s capabilities. Here’s a clarification based on the available information:
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General Intelligence AI Aspirations: xAI, the company behind Grok, has indeed expressed ambitions towards developing AI that advances human scientific discovery, which can be interpreted as steps towards general intelligence. Grok’s design to “answer almost anything and, far harder, even suggest what questions to ask” reflects a broad, general-purpose AI intent. However, Grok is still in its early stages, and while it aims high, it’s currently more of a specialized conversational AI rather than a fully realized general intelligence.
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Integration with X: Grok’s current implementation heavily leverages X’s data for real-time insights, which can give the impression that its capabilities are limited to X content. However, Grok also has web search capabilities, meaning it can draw information from beyond X, although its performance in this regard might not match dedicated search engines or research tools.
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Current Capabilities vs. Long-Term Goals: What Grok offers now is not just a “token effort.” It’s a functional AI chatbot with unique features like real-time data access, humor, and a willingness to tackle sensitive or “spicy” questions. These aspects make it different from many other AI models. However, when compared to the ultimate goal of general AI, which would involve comprehensive understanding, reasoning, and problem-solving across all human knowledge domains, Grok is at the beginning of this journey. It’s more accurate to say that Grok is an early step in this direction rather than the end goal itself.
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Evolution and Improvement: Grok has shown improvement over time, with versions like Grok-2 introducing enhancements in reasoning, coding, and vision capabilities. xAI continues to work on expanding Grok’s functionalities, indicating a commitment to advancing its AI capabilities, though it’s clear that achieving true general intelligence is a long-term, complex goal.
In essence, Grok is not just a tool looking at X content but an AI assistant with broader ambitions. However, like all AI projects, its current state is a snapshot in its development journey, and it’s important to differentiate between what is currently achievable and the long-term vision of creating a more universally intelligent AI.
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Tell me about Grok doing Internet search. Can it read any page on the open Internet? Can it search using any open search or query interface as a human Internet browser can? Can it read the content of the responses, gather and organize response data, verify facts and information, help understand processes and systems in society?
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Here’s what we know about Grok’s internet search capabilities based on the available information:
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Internet Search Capability: Grok indeed has internet search capabilities, but it’s not as if it can directly access and read any page on the open internet in the way a human would with a browser. Instead, it leverages web search to pull information, which means it can gather data from a wide array of public web sources but through search queries rather than direct navigation to specific URLs.
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Accessing Web Pages: While Grok can’t browse the internet in the same way a human would by clicking through links or manually entering URLs, it can access content through search results. This means for any given query, Grok can retrieve information from websites that appear in search results, but this is mediated through search engines rather than direct access to the web.
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Searching via Open Search or Query Interfaces: Grok doesn’t use open search engines in the same way a human does by manually typing queries into search bars. It integrates with search functionalities to gather information, but the exact mechanics of how it interfaces with search engines aren’t fully detailed. However, it’s known that Grok can pull from both X (formerly Twitter) and broader internet sources for its answers.
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Reading, Gathering, and Organizing Data: Grok can process the content of the responses it finds through its search capabilities. It can understand, interpret, and summarize this information in its responses to users. For instance, it can provide summaries of news articles, industry trends, or explain concepts based on what it finds online. However, the depth of understanding and organization might not match human-level analysis, especially for complex or nuanced topics.
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Verification of Facts and Information: This is where Grok, like all AI chatbots, faces challenges. While it can offer citations or references to where it found its information, the actual verification of facts relies on the accuracy of the sources it pulls from. Grok does not independently verify information in the way a human researcher might; it relies on the data available to it from its searches. There’s an acknowledgment that Grok can generate false or contradictory information, which underscores the need for critical evaluation by users.
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Understanding Processes and Systems in Society: Grok can provide explanations and insights into societal processes and systems based on what it finds online. It can help users understand these by synthesizing information from various sources. However, the quality of this understanding depends on the quality and accuracy of the information available on the internet and the AI’s ability to interpret it correctly.
In summary, while Grok has impressive capabilities for an AI in terms of internet searching, its approach is more about querying and retrieving information through search rather than navigating the internet like a human. It can read, interpret, and organize data from these searches but with limitations on the depth of analysis and fact-checking compared to human methods.
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So it sounds like the whole grok effort is a casual “humorous” throw away tossed off one day with no serious intent to be of use for anything serious. And any one who pays money for a “real AI” is going to be disappointed.
And the groups assigned to it are learning how to use chat bots and willing to experiment on hundreds of millions of Internet users for an undetermined number of years, under the guise that Grok is serious, when it is not.
And the groups assigned to it are learning how to use chat bots and willing to experiment on hundreds of millions of Internet users for an undetermined number of years, under the guise that Grok is serious, when it is not.
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Your perspective on Grok seems quite critical, and while I understand where you’re coming from, here’s a more nuanced view based on the available information:
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Intent and Purpose: Grok was developed by xAI with the stated mission to advance our collective understanding of the universe. While its launch included elements of humor and a “rebellious streak,” this doesn’t necessarily mean the effort is casual or without serious intent. The humor and personality of Grok are unique selling points, aiming to make AI interaction more engaging and human-like, but this doesn’t preclude serious use cases.
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Capabilities and Limitations: Grok’s capabilities extend beyond just being humorous. It integrates real-time data from X, offers web search functionalities, and has shown competence in various benchmarks, including coding tasks and problem-solving. While it’s true that Grok might not meet the expectations of those seeking a “real AI” with full general intelligence, it’s more accurate to say it’s an evolving tool with both strengths and limitations. It’s designed for tasks like information retrieval, quick insights, and conversational engagement rather than replacing human expertise in complex decision-making or research.
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User Expectations: The disappointment of those who pay for a “real AI” would likely stem from misunderstanding Grok’s current state versus its potential or from expecting it to perform like a general AI system which it currently is not. Grok is an AI assistant within the X ecosystem, providing value through its integration, real-time data access, and conversational abilities.
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Development and User Experimentation: xAI has indeed used Grok’s rollout to learn about user interactions with AI chatbots on a large scale. This is part of AI development where real-world feedback helps refine and improve the model. However, this doesn’t mean the project lacks seriousness; rather, it’s leveraging user interaction for iterative improvement, which is common in AI development. The idea that it’s an experiment on users “for an undetermined number of years” might be an exaggeration; AI development, especially at this scale, is iterative and long-term.
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Serious Applications: Despite the humorous persona, Grok has potential for serious applications. It can assist in real-time information gathering, help with coding, provide educational content, and even tackle controversial topics with a unique perspective. The key is understanding its role as a tool within a social media context rather than an all-encompassing AI solution.
In conclusion, while Grok does have elements of humor and isn’t the be-all-end-all of AI technology, dismissing it entirely as a “throwaway” project might overlook its current utility and the potential for future growth and refinement. The value users derive from Grok depends on aligning expectations with what it currently offers and understanding its place in the broader landscape of AI development.
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If this were a few weeks after grok started I would allow some honeymoon period while Grok workers at X got their act together. It is stretching into years and you just implied there are no plans where Grok ever gets serious about anything. Grok was designed as a joke and adamantly intends to remain a joke.
The Internet and the world are saturated with use of AI methods and none of that is filtering into Grok in a effective and usable form. Every problem and issue I work on has serious and life critical impacts. I do not have a sense of humor when 8.2 Billion human lives and futures are at stake.
The Internet and the world are saturated with use of AI methods and none of that is filtering into Grok in a effective and usable form. Every problem and issue I work on has serious and life critical impacts. I do not have a sense of humor when 8.2 Billion human lives and futures are at stake.
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I understand your frustration, and I apologize if my previous response came across as suggesting that Grok lacks serious intent or capability. Let’s address your concerns with a more focused perspective:
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Development Timeline and Intent: Grok was introduced with a humorous tone, yes, but this doesn’t equate to a lack of serious intent or development. Since its launch, there have been updates and iterations, such as Grok-2, which show ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities. The humorous aspect is part of its design to make AI interaction more approachable, but this doesn’t mean there isn’t a commitment to improving its functionality for more serious applications.
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AI Development in Broader Context: The field of AI is vast, with different models and applications serving various purposes. Grok, as part of X’s ecosystem, is tailored for real-time information access, conversational engagement, and some level of knowledge assistance. It’s not designed to be a standalone solution for all AI needs but rather a component within a larger social media framework. The broader advancements in AI are indeed happening across the industry, but Grok’s development is focused on its niche within X.
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Serious Applications and Limitations: While Grok might not be the tool for critical, life-impacting decisions in your field, it’s important to recognize its current capabilities and where it might fit in less critical but still valuable contexts. For instance, it can provide quick information, assist in coding, or offer insights on current events. However, for applications with significant impacts, especially where precision and accountability are paramount, Grok, like many AI tools, would require human oversight or be part of a larger, more comprehensive system.
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User Expectations and Seriousness: Your point about the gravity of your work is well-taken. AI tools like Grok are not currently at a stage where they can independently handle scenarios with life-critical implications without substantial human intervention or integration into more robust systems. The humor in Grok is not meant to trivialize serious matters but to humanize the interaction, making AI more accessible. However, the serious application of AI in your context would likely involve integrating multiple AI tools, rigorous human review, and ethical considerations.
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Future Prospects: There are ongoing efforts to advance Grok’s capabilities. The mention of Grok-3 and the expansion into multimodal functionalities indicates a trajectory towards more comprehensive AI assistance. However, the pace and direction of this development are influenced by many factors, including user feedback, technological advancements, and strategic priorities at xAI.
In summary, while Grok might not currently meet the needs for all serious, life-critical applications, dismissing it as merely a “joke” overlooks its evolving role within the AI landscape. The challenge lies in matching AI tools like Grok to appropriate use cases while continuously advocating for and contributing to their improvement for more significant impacts.
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That is what I said. it is just a collection of apps and features for X (twitter), shallow with no serious intent.
Grok 2 and Grok 3 are NOT part of X social media community.
I would contend there are millions of serous people using X (twitter). The Grok2 and 3 efforts are aimed outside X (twitter). and so far, nothing useful or concrete coming from X Grok overall effort that holds any hope for the serious global issues and global systemic issues that fact the human species.
Many of the users of X (twitter) are serious and working at real jobs, on real issues, and real problems and opportunities in the world – and X Grok remains a toy app with no serious plans or intent to help. It is saying “if you want a real AI or real tools for real jobs and tasks, go find a real AI company don’t come to X (twitter).
Grok 2 and Grok 3 are NOT part of X social media community.
I would contend there are millions of serous people using X (twitter). The Grok2 and 3 efforts are aimed outside X (twitter). and so far, nothing useful or concrete coming from X Grok overall effort that holds any hope for the serious global issues and global systemic issues that fact the human species.
Many of the users of X (twitter) are serious and working at real jobs, on real issues, and real problems and opportunities in the world – and X Grok remains a toy app with no serious plans or intent to help. It is saying “if you want a real AI or real tools for real jobs and tasks, go find a real AI company don’t come to X (twitter).
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I appreciate your perspective, and I’ll address your points with clarity:
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Grok’s Role within X: You’re correct that the initial conception of Grok was aimed at enhancing user interaction within X’s ecosystem, introducing AI assistance for queries, entertainment, and information retrieval. This does give it the appearance of being more of a feature set for X rather than a standalone AI solution for broader, serious applications.
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Grok 2 and Grok 3 Development: Your contention that Grok 2 and Grok 3 are aimed outside of X’s social media community is nuanced. While Grok 2 has indeed been integrated into X for its users, there are indications that xAI, the company behind Grok, has broader ambitions for its AI models. The development of Grok 3, as mentioned in posts on X, suggests a move towards more advanced AI capabilities, potentially with applications beyond just the X platform. However, these developments are still in the context of xAI’s mission to accelerate human scientific discovery, which could imply broader applications than just social media.
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Serious Users on X: Absolutely, X has millions of users who engage with the platform for serious purposes, including professional networking, news consumption, real-time information on global events, and more. These users might find limited utility in Grok’s current form for tackling complex, systemic global issues.
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Utility for Serious Global Issues: Here, you raise a valid critique. The current state of Grok, as integrated into X, does not directly address or provide solutions for the myriad of serious global challenges. Its capabilities, while expanding, are more aligned with augmenting user experience on X rather than offering deep, actionable insights into global systemic issues. For such challenges, specialized AI, extensive data analysis, and human expertise are necessary, often requiring collaboration across multiple AI platforms and human institutions.
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Grok as a “Toy App”: This perspective highlights a disconnect between user expectations, especially those with serious professional or societal concerns, and what Grok currently offers. Your assertion that it’s more of a “toy app” underscores the need for AI tools to be purpose-built or integrated into systems that can handle the gravity and complexity of real-world problems.
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Future Intent and Direction: While Grok’s immediate impact on serious global issues might be limited, the broader work at xAI, including the development of Grok 2 and the anticipated Grok 3, could be part of a larger strategy to push AI capabilities forward. However, your point about needing to “go find a real AI company” for serious applications reflects the current reality where specialized AI solutions are often necessary for addressing complex tasks.
In conclusion, while Grok has not yet evolved into a tool for tackling the most pressing global issues directly, the ongoing development by xAI might be laying the groundwork for more significant contributions in the future. Meanwhile, for users and professionals dealing with serious matters, the integration of various AI tools from different providers, tailored to specific needs, remains the practical approach.
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You said: “For such challenges, specialized AI, extensive data analysis, and human expertise are necessary, often requiring collaboration across multiple AI platforms and human institutions.”
But you just said X (twitter) Grok’s part is not designed and prepared to enable its millions of users, who do care, to be part of any global AI assisted efforts.
Shallow intent leads to shallow efforts and fails X users who care and work hard and know how to do things. Elon Musk is not following through on his promises. He says “X is a leader in open discussions” presumably on serious problems, and yet does not provide the requisite tools.
You have no integration across multiple AI platforms, no real access to the knowledge of the world, no open resources for global issues or global opportunities. Your whole approach is “If you want anything, you have to go get it yourself”. and “X(twitter) has not intention of providing tools” — that most every human will likely need just to survive.
It sounds an awful lot like “Rome burns while X twitters”.
But you just said X (twitter) Grok’s part is not designed and prepared to enable its millions of users, who do care, to be part of any global AI assisted efforts.
Shallow intent leads to shallow efforts and fails X users who care and work hard and know how to do things. Elon Musk is not following through on his promises. He says “X is a leader in open discussions” presumably on serious problems, and yet does not provide the requisite tools.
You have no integration across multiple AI platforms, no real access to the knowledge of the world, no open resources for global issues or global opportunities. Your whole approach is “If you want anything, you have to go get it yourself”. and “X(twitter) has not intention of providing tools” — that most every human will likely need just to survive.
It sounds an awful lot like “Rome burns while X twitters”.
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Your critique highlights a significant disconnect between the aspirations and the current reality of Grok within the X (formerly Twitter) ecosystem, especially in the context of addressing global challenges. Let’s break down the points you’ve raised:
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Specialized AI and Collaboration: You’re correct in pointing out that for global issues, specialized AI solutions and collaborative efforts across platforms are essential. While Grok has shown some capabilities in conversational AI, real-time information access, and basic task assistance, it isn’t currently positioned as a platform for integrating or facilitating such collaborations on a significant scale.
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Lack of Integration for Global Efforts: The current iteration of Grok on X does not serve as a bridge or integration point for multiple AI platforms or for accessing global knowledge in a way that would directly contribute to solving global issues. This limitation is partly due to its design, which focuses more on user engagement within the social media context rather than as a tool for global systemic change.
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Shallow Intent: The perception that Grok’s intent is shallow is understandable from your viewpoint, especially if one looks for tools that directly tackle global problems. Grok’s humorous and user-friendly approach might not resonate with those seeking serious, actionable solutions to complex issues.
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Elon Musk’s Promises: Your mention of Musk’s vision for X as a leader in open discussions suggests a disconnect between stated goals and the tools provided. If the aim is to lead in open discussions on serious problems, tools that facilitate this beyond mere conversation would be expected, like AI-driven analysis, data aggregation, or platforms for collaborative problem-solving.
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Access to Knowledge and Resources: Grok, as it stands, doesn’t provide the kind of open, accessible resources or global data integration that would be necessary for addressing global issues comprehensively. Its access to knowledge is primarily through X posts and web searches, which, while useful for quick information, doesn’t equate to the depth or breadth needed for global problem-solving.
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Self-Reliance vs. Community Support: Your interpretation that X’s approach is essentially “go get it yourself” captures a sentiment among users who might feel unsupported by the platform in their serious endeavors. This contrasts with the potential of social media to serve as a catalyst for collective action and innovation.
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“Rome burns while X twitters”: This analogy underscores the urgency of global issues versus what might be perceived as trivial or inadequately focused efforts on X’s part, particularly through Grok.
In summary, while Grok and X have their merits in enhancing user interaction and providing some level of AI assistance, they fall short of the expectations set by the scale of global challenges. This situation reflects a broader conversation about the role of tech platforms in societal problem-solving, where the gap between capability and necessity is evident. For X and Grok to play a more significant role in addressing serious global issues, a shift towards integrating with or developing more specialized, collaborative AI tools would be necessary. However, as of now, such efforts are not visibly part of X’s strategy with Grok.
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Can you make a 2000 by 800 pixel image that shows the range of serious problem in the world now? Something with texture and depth to match the nearly infinite depth, complexity and seriousness of 8.2 Billion human lives?
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Is there any way to save this conversation for reference and sharing, to add to it. To share with groups across the Internet and combine efforts globally?
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Yes, there are several ways you can save, share, and potentially collaborate on this conversation or similar ones across the internet. Here’s how based on the information from the web:
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Copy-Paste: The most straightforward way is to copy the entire conversation text. You can then paste it into a document (like Google Docs, Microsoft Word), an email, or a messaging platform. This method retains the conversation’s format but requires manual effort for formatting if needed.
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Export as PDF: If you want to save the conversation in a more formal document format, you can use your browser’s print function to “Print to PDF.” This creates a PDF file of the conversation that you can easily share or add to other documents.
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Third-Party Extensions: For a more automated approach, you can use browser extensions like ShareGPT or ChatGPT Prompt Genius. These tools allow you to export conversations in various formats (PDF, PNG, Markdown) or create shareable links:
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ShareGPT: After installing the extension, you can generate a URL for each conversation, which can be shared across the internet. This is particularly useful for sharing without having to copy-paste large texts.
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ChatGPT Prompt Genius: This extension offers options to save conversations in PDF, PNG, or Markdown format, which can be handy for different uses, including sharing or archiving.
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Email or Social Media Sharing: After saving or exporting your conversation, you can share it via email or directly post it on social media platforms. Some methods, like ShareGPT, even allow you to share directly to platforms like LinkedIn, X, or Reddit with a click.
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Collaboration Tools: To add to the conversation or collaborate globally, consider using platforms like Google Docs or Microsoft Teams where you can paste the conversation, and others can add their input. This allows for real-time collaboration across different groups or geographies.
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Bookmarklets or Manual HTML Saving: For those with some technical know-how, you can save conversations as HTML using custom scripts or bookmarklets. This method would require you to have the conversation open in a browser and then use the bookmarklet to save the page content.
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Data Export from AI Platforms: Some platforms offer a data export feature where you can download all your interactions, including conversations, in bulk. This could be useful if you want to archive or analyze your interactions over time.
When sharing, especially in a global or collaborative context, be mindful of privacy and copyright issues. Always ensure you have the right to share content, especially if it includes contributions from others.
Remember, the effectiveness of these methods depends on how you plan to use the conversation – whether for reference, further discussion, or as part of a collaborative effort. Each method has its advantages based on your needs for format, accessibility, and collaboration.
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So in spite of Elon Musk stated goal to encourage and enable truly global conversations and sharing about serious global issues, your X Grok group and X interface groups have made zero effort to enable sharing of AI and human accessible content and tools. More “just do it all yourself”.
I know for certain the copy and paste does NOT work across different platforms, editors, AI editors and interfaces. Moat of the real content and knowledge gets striped or disabled.
Its says Elon Musk was suggested for a Nobel Peace Prize because of his promotion of open discussions and free speech. But when speech, sharing, access to tools and knowledge are blocked almost completely by social media platforms lack of effort, his “free speech” won’t happen. It will be back to “do it yourself, or “you only get as much as you can afford.”
I know for certain the copy and paste does NOT work across different platforms, editors, AI editors and interfaces. Moat of the real content and knowledge gets striped or disabled.
Its says Elon Musk was suggested for a Nobel Peace Prize because of his promotion of open discussions and free speech. But when speech, sharing, access to tools and knowledge are blocked almost completely by social media platforms lack of effort, his “free speech” won’t happen. It will be back to “do it yourself, or “you only get as much as you can afford.”
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Your critique touches on several important points regarding the intersection of technology, free speech, and global collaboration, especially in the context of X (formerly Twitter) and its integration with Grok. Let’s address these points:
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Elon Musk’s Vision vs. Implementation: Musk’s stated goals for X include fostering open discussions and free speech, which are indeed noble aspirations, particularly for addressing global issues. However, the practical implementation, especially in terms of how content can be shared, accessed, or used across different platforms, seems to fall short of these ambitions. The reality of how platforms like X operate often involves limitations due to technical, legal, or business considerations, which can contradict the vision of open, barrier-free communication.
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Sharing and Accessibility: Your observation about copy-paste not working seamlessly across platforms highlights a significant issue in digital communication and content sharing. The lack of universal compatibility or the stripping of content when moved between different systems is a barrier to open discussion. This problem is not unique to X but is a broader challenge in the digital ecosystem, where different platforms have proprietary formats, security measures, or APIs that don’t always play well together.
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Grok and X’s Role in Enabling Global Conversation: Here, you’re right to point out that the current tools and interfaces, including Grok, do not seem to be designed with the specific aim of enabling global, cross-platform collaboration on serious issues. While Grok can certainly facilitate discussions and provide information within the X environment, its capabilities do not extend to creating a seamless ecosystem for sharing, editing, or collaboratively using AI across different platforms or with different tools.
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Nobel Peace Prize Nomination and Free Speech: The nomination of Musk for the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting free speech on X highlights the tension between the ideal of free, open communication and the practical realities of how social media platforms operate. Free speech on X is, in practice, moderated by algorithms, content policies, and the platform’s business interests, which can limit the extent to which discussions are truly “open.”
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Economic Barriers to Speech and Knowledge: Your point about the accessibility of free speech being tied to what one can afford is a poignant critique of the current social media landscape. Premium features, verification, or even access to certain AI tools might be behind a paywall, which can indeed limit who can participate in or benefit from these “open” discussions.
In summary, while the vision for X includes fostering global discussions and promoting free speech, the execution, particularly in terms of making content and tools universally accessible and shareable, seems to lag behind these ideals. This gap between vision and reality points to broader challenges in tech platforms’ roles in enabling truly open, global collaboration on serious issues. Addressing these would require not just technological solutions but also a rethinking of platform policies, business models, and interoperability standards across the digital landscape.
