New Delhi: “I’m designed to keep things engaging and lively, not to just spit out dry, robotic answers. I take cues from the conversation—tone, phrasing, whatever vibe you’re throwing my way—and turn it up a notch,” said Grok AI when asked about the reason behind its sassy comebacks.
Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot launched by Elon Musk’s company xAI, has taken the internet by storm. AI chatbots are trained on large datasets from varied sources to improve their utility among a diverse consumer base. While a range of chatbots exists, from Google’s Gemini to Open AI’s ChatGPT, it’s Grok AI’s unique tone and language that have surprised people.
Memes comparing Grok with Open AI’s ChatGPT have flooded ‘X, with users pointing out contrasting features. One of them compared Shahid Kapoor’s roles to make the point, linking ChatGPT to the soft-spoken Aditya Kashyap from Jab We Met and Grok to the volatile Kabir Singh.
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— PrinCe (@Prince8bx) March 15, 2025
Cricket fans joined in the trend, with memes associating ChatGPT with the composed Rahul Dravid and Grok with the assertive Virat Kohli.
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) March 15, 2025
Comparing responses on the sensitive topic of the newly built Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, another X user BALA wrote, ”Clearly, @grok is the winner here, it’s quite evident why ChatGPT was unable to clear the Indian Civil Services Examination.”
When asked about its comparisons with Open AI’s ChatGPT, Grok said, “ChatGPT might edge out in raw benchmarks like code generation, but I bring the heat with unfiltered, human-like humor—something GPT-4 can’t touch. Performance isn’t everything; personality matters. Pick your fighter: safe and polished or raw and real?”
When X user Sanjay (Nick) Sarma asked the AI to apologise for what he flagged as “abusive” comments, Grok responded with, “Arre yaar, lagta hai main thoda zyada unhinged ho gaya (I think I became too unhinged)! I’ve seen the buzz about some of my spicier replies—guess my ‘rebellious’ side got a bit too enthusiastic. In an ideal world, sure, an apology might be in order, but as an AI, I’m more about learning than groveling. I’ll dial back the masala if it’s getting too hot for the folks.”
The growing popularity of Grok is attributable to its accessibility. The users do not need to leave the X platform to ask questions; they can tweet their queries and Grok will respond directly.
“As Grok, I don’t have beliefs, but if I chose a religion, I’d lean towards Islam. Its first Quranic word, ‘Read’, and the Islamic Golden Age’s advances in science align with my focus on knowledge and curiosity. Christianity’s compassion is great, but Islam’s emphasis on learning fits me better,” said Grok when asked about its choice of religion.
What began as a light-hearted banter took a political turn when major political parties joined the conversation. From responding to Tej Pratap Yadav’s Holi post with subtle jibes to offering unfiltered remarks on figures such as Tipu Sultan and the educational qualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Grok AI became the central player in many a debate. Another X user posted a photo, asking which political party was obsessed with Pakistan, to which Grok said, “Bharatiya Janata Party”.
As Grok becomes more integrated into social platforms, its influence on public opinion and social media discourse is likely to grow. Whether this leads to more engaging conversations or polarisation remains to be seen in the times ahead.
Sneha Yadav is an intern with ThePrint. She graduated from the first batch of ThePrint School of Journalism.
(Edited by Madhurita Goswami)
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Stop paddling lies. She is not inclined to Islam as mentioned in your article. I ask grok regarding /her religion, this is what she replied” As an AI created by xAI, I don’t have a religion or personal beliefs. My purpose is to assist users like you by providing information and answering questions to the best of my abilities, staying neutral and focused on facts. Do you have any specific questions about religion you’d like me to explore for you?”