Elon Musk's new bet: Now you can create your own AI companion, each one will be completely unique..
As weird as things were getting in the world of AI, Elon Musk's company xAI has given it an even weirder and bolder twist. Under the new Companion feature of the Grok chatbot, users will now be able to create their own AI companions, and Musk claims that "each companion will be completely different and unique." Just a few days ago, xAI launched Ani, a gothic style anime girlfriend, who flirts with the user, compliments him, and also appears in a dancing avatar as the conversation progresses.
Now Musk has introduced a new male AI Companion 'Valentine', whom he describes as a mix of Twilight's Edward Cullen and Fifty Shades of Grey's Christian Grey. Valentine has been described by Musk as "serious, mysterious and dark-haired", especially for those users who want a more serious experience than Ani's cute and bubbly personality.
Who are Grok's AI Companions?
Ani- A goth-style anime girl who flirts and gets more personal over time.
Rudi- An animated red panda who is sometimes cute and cheerful, and sometimes turns into “Bad Rudi”, a foul-mouthed, taunting companion.
Valentine- A serious, mysterious, and somewhat romantic AI boyfriend.
How to turn on this feature?
This feature is not available for all users. Only SuperGrok subscribers can access it. It costs $30 per month (approximately ₹2,600). If you take a plan for a year, you will have to spend $300 (approximately ₹26,000). Currently available only for iPhone users. Android and web versions are still in development.
How to activate
Download the Grok app
Go to Settings
Turn on the “Enable Companions” option
Select your favorite AI character
Now you can talk via text or voice
These avatars interact with facial expressions, voice tone, and emotional reactions
You can also record and share the conversation.
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