Elon Musk claims Grok Imagine will unlock superhuman imagination powers for users
advertisementGrok Imagine allows people to create AI-generated photos and short videos using simple prompts, either typed or spoken. Users can also upload existing images and customise them with AI tools. According to Musk, more than 44 million images have already been generated using the feature, with the number rising quickly.The app is designed to be straightforward. After downloading Grok from the App Store or Play Store, users can select 'Imagine' from the top menu, enter a text prompt, or upload a picture. Within seconds, the system produces an image. These can then be animated into short videos by tapping the 'Make video' option.
The video function offers four different modes: Normal, Fun, Custom, and a more controversial 'Spicy' mode. While it has attracted attention for allowing partial nudity and sexually explicit content, there are restrictions on how far it can go. TechCrunch previously reported that although the tool enables NSFW creations, attempts to generate more extreme or political material, such as a pregnant Donald Trump, are blocked, with the system instead producing toned-down alternatives.Despite these limitations, Grok Imagine has positioned itself as a rival to other AI image and video generators. OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google Gemini already provide similar features, but Musk's tool has tried to differentiate itself with speed, ease of use, and interactivity. The promise of free access, even temporarily, also adds to its appeal.Still, early reviews note that the results are not perfect. Human-like images often fall into the 'uncanny valley', with odd textures or cartoon-like skin tones. But the generator has been praised for its fast response, its ability to produce endless variations, and its seamless user interface.Musk, known for his ambitious visions, said the tool will improve rapidly. 'It will get better every day,' he promised in an earlier post. For now, Grok Imagine is likely to continue drawing attention, not only for its creative possibilities but also for the debates it sparks around the limits of AI-generated content.- EndsMust Watch
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