You can now interact with Grok chatbot using voice commands
What's the story
Elon Musk has unveiled a new voice facility for Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI.
The feature, which is still in its early beta phase, is integrated into the iOS version of the Grok app. It allows users to interact with the AI using voice commands and receive verbal responses.
However, this innovative functionality is currently limited to a select group of testers and hidden behind a paywall.
Rollout details
Rollout and voice feature accessibility
The voice feature is a major part of the Grok 3 rollout, which also includes some major updates such as DeepSearch.
While there are several improvements in Grok 3, it is the voice feature that is making headlines due to its interactive nature.
Currently, only Premium+ X users or SuperGrok subscribers can use this feature. However, xAI plans to make it more accessible as they refine it.
Beta challenges
Early beta phase and user experience
During its early beta phase, the voice feature may show minor issues like stutters and awkward phrasing.
However, xAI is dedicated to fixing these glitches quickly with regular updates.
The end goal of this voice mode is to make Grok a more conversational companion, ditching the traditional "type and wait" interactions for a more engaging spoken experience.