xAI releases Grok-2, adds image generation on X

xAI's Grok-2 launches with image generation, available to X's Premium users, uses FLUX.1, faces misinformation risks.

: xAI introduced Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini in beta, now enabling image generation on X. The feature uses FLUX.1 by Black Forest Labs, and is accessible to Premium subscribers. Concerns about misinformation loom, especially with free generation of political images.

xAI unveiled Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini, now available in beta to Premium and Premium+ users on X. The models include enhanced reasoning, chat, and coding features, and there are plans to release them via an enterprise API.

The new capability to generate images on X, using FLUX.1 by Black Forest Labs, is drawing user interest. However, the lack of guardrails for creating images of political figures is raising concerns, particularly with the U.S. presidential election nearing.

There are few detailed assessments of Grok-2's capabilities, though improvements in coding, writing, and news generation have been noted. As Grok-powered images may contribute to misinformation, it remains unclear if any metadata indicates AI creation. xAI plans to extend Grok-2's features to areas like search, analytics, and replies on X.

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