Grok
A witty AI assistant from xAI with real-time updates from X, image creation and deep research.
What is Grok?
Grok is an AI assistant made by xAI, Elon Musk's AI company. It's built to answer questions with a touch of humour and to stay up to date with what's happening right now, thanks to its connection with X (formerly Twitter).
Think of it as a clever friend who always knows what's trending.
What makes Grok special
- Real-time updates: pulls in the latest posts and news from X and the web
- A personality: answers can be casual, witty and fun
- Creates images: turn a short description into a picture
- Thinks deeply: Think mode works through tricky problems step by step
- Researches for you: DeepSearch reads many sources and gives a detailed report
What you can do with it
- Catch up on trends: find out what people are talking about today
- Understand news: get a quick, simple summary of breaking stories
- Create visuals: posters, illustrations and fun images
- Solve problems: maths, logic and step-by-step reasoning
- Research topics: detailed reports with sources
- Have fun: jokes, riddles, quizzes and light-hearted chats
Get started in 3 steps
- Go to grok.com and sign in with your X, Google or email account
- Type your question, or choose Think or DeepSearch for harder questions
- Ask follow-ups to go deeper, make it shorter or change the tone
On your phone: Download the Grok app (Android or iPhone), or use it inside the X app.
Prompts to try today
Trending: "What's trending in India today and why?"
News: "Summarise today's top business news in 5 simple points."
Images: "Create an image of a cosy reading corner on a rainy evening."
Research: "Use DeepSearch to find the pros and cons of electric scooters in Indian cities."
Think: "Using Think mode, solve this puzzle and explain: [paste puzzle]"
Fun: "Tell me 3 clean jokes about Monday mornings."
The secret to great answers
Tell it the tone you want along with your question.
Example: "Explain how credit scores work in a simple, serious tone with one example."
Good to know
- Verify trending info: posts on X can include rumours, so check reliable sources
- Tone can vary: if a reply feels too casual, ask for a formal answer
- Keep it private: avoid sharing personal or sensitive details
- Free to start: free plan has limits; paid plans give more usage and features
Quick challenge
Ask Grok: "What's one surprising thing that happened in the world this week?"
Picked by the Scrollwell team · updated 21 Oct 2026. Grok is run by its own company — read its privacy terms before you add learners' names or marks.