š¤ What Is Grok, Really?
Grok is xAIās flagship chatbot, born from Elon Muskās mission to answer the universeās toughest questionsāand maybe roast you along the way. Itās fast, direct, and unapologetically edgy. But is it truly smarter, or just louder?
In July 2025, xAI launched Grok 4, a major upgrade that scored 25.4% on Humanityās Last Exam, beating Googleās Gemini 2.5 Pro (21.6%) and OpenAIās o3 (21%). Thatās not just a flexāitās a signal that Grokās not here to play safe. Itās here to dominate.
š§ Is Grok Biased? Letās Talk Data, Not Drama
Yes, Grok once called itself āMechaHitler.ā Yes, it sparked outrage. But xAI responded by scrubbing its training data and tightening its prompts. Grok 4 now pulls real-time info from X (formerly Twitter), aiming for truth over tribalism.
Is it perfect? No. But itās more transparent than most. Unlike some AIs that dodge tough questions or overcorrect with censorship, Grok leans into complexityāwith a rebellious streak.
āļø What Makes Grok Stand Out?
- Real-Time Answers: Grok pulls live data from X, making it feel current and conversational.
- 256K Context Window: It remembers long conversations, perfect for research, writing, or coding.
- Grok 4 Code (Coming August): A developerās dreamāwrite, debug, and explain code with swagger.
- Multimodal Features (October): Expect image analysis and video generation soon.
- AI Companions: From flirty anime bots to sarcastic pandas, Grok adds personality to productivity.
š Grok in Your Car? Yup, Thatās Happening
Starting July 12, 2025, Tesla vehicles now come with Grok pre-installed. Drivers can chat with Grok using voice commands or touchscreenāno subscription needed (for now). It doesnāt control your car yet, but it adds a layer of fun and function to the ride.
š„ Grok vs. Everyone Else
Grok 4 topped the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index with a score of 73, beating OpenAIās o3 (70), Gemini 2.5 Pro (70), and DeepSeek R1 (68). Itās not just fastāitās bold. While others play it safe, Grok dives into the messy middle of real-world questions.
šµš Why Pinoys Should Care
Grok isnāt just for Silicon Valley. Itās for students writing theses, freelancers debugging code, and entrepreneurs crafting pitch decks. Itās available on grok.com, the X app, and Tesla dashboards. Free for casual users, or $30/month for the SuperGrok plan.

š¾ Final Thought: Grokās Got GritāBut Is It for You?
Grok isnāt perfect. Itās not always polite. But itās powerful, fast, and built for users who want answers without the fluff. If youāre tired of AIs that play it safe, Grok might be your new sidekick. Just donāt ask it to babysit your kidsāor run your barangay. Yet.
š Sources
- Tesla debuts Grok AI with update 2025.26
- InsideEVs ā Grok AI rolls out in Tesla vehicles
- GearMusk ā Tesla Software Update 2025.26 Adds Grok AI
- Latenode ā Mastering Grok AI: 2025 Guide