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Hans India
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Elon Musk Announces Beta Access for Grok's AI Tools ‘Imagine' and ‘Valentine' for Premium Users
Elon Musk has confirmed that Grok AI's premium users will soon be the first to experience two of the platform's most anticipated features – Imagine and Valentine. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk wrote, 'Imagine and Valentine beta access will roll out to Grok Heavy users shortly.' This announcement is part of a broader push by xAI, Musk's artificial intelligence firm, to reward its most dedicated subscribers with early access to its cutting-edge innovations. The beta versions of these tools will initially be available exclusively to Grok Heavy users—a subscription tier that sits above the more widely known Super Grok plan. Introducing Imagine: AI for Image and Video Creation Imagine is Grok's powerful new creative tool, developed on the Aurora AI model. It allows users to turn simple text prompts into rich digital visuals. Previously limited to image generation, the latest update takes a major leap forward—users will soon be able to produce short videos complete with audio, all generated from a single prompt. The feature's initial release is set for October, starting with Super Grok users, who pay $30 per month. Broader access is expected to follow in subsequent updates. According to xAI, the tool is capable of transforming static images into motion graphics, opening exciting possibilities for content creators, educators, marketers, and storytellers. Meet Valentine: A Dark, Digital Companion Launching alongside Imagine is Valentine, a conversational AI companion with a distinct personality. According to Grok, Valentine is a moody, dark-haired male character 'inspired by Edward Cullen from Twilight and Christian Grey from Fifty Shades of Grey.' The persona is designed to interact with users in a way that feels emotionally rich and immersive. Unlike typical chatbots, Valentine comes with his own quirks, tone, and charm. Early testers describe interactions with Valentine as surprisingly natural, sometimes intense, and often more engaging than standard AI conversations. He's more than just a digital friend—he's a character-driven experience designed for deep, even dramatic, exchanges. A New Approach to AI This move highlights Grok's unique direction in the AI space. While companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind are focused on productivity and general-purpose intelligence, Grok is leaning into entertainment, creativity, and emotional engagement. Valentine joins the likes of Ani, a goth anime-style avatar, and Rudy, a sarcastic red panda, forming Grok's growing cast of AI personalities. With the rollout of Imagine and Valentine, Grok is establishing itself as a bold, experimental player in the competitive AI landscape. For Grok Heavy users, this means they're about to step into a world where imagination meets digital companionship, blurring the lines between art, interaction, and artificial intelligence. As the beta launch approaches, all eyes are on how users respond to these new, boundary-pushing tools. One thing's clear: Elon Musk's AI vision is as ambitious—and dramatic—as ever.
India Today
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Elon Musk confirms Imagine and Valentine access will roll out to these Grok users soon
Elon Musk recently confirmed that Grok Heavy subscribers will soon get early access to two of the AI platform's most talkedabout features – Imagine' and Valentine – as part of its ongoing rollout of premium tools. Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Musk wrote, 'Imagine and Valentine beta access will roll out to Grok Heavy users shortly'. This comes just a few days after xAI, Musk's AI firm, unveiled a new Imagine feature that allows users to create both images and videos based on text prompts and turn static images into video. advertisementThe beta versions will be exclusive to Grok Heavy subscribers, one of the platform's highertier plans that sits above the standard Super Grok offering. It's a clear move to reward the platform's most committed users with first access to Grok's most experimental tools.A little about Imagine and ValentineImagine is Grok's creative engine, built on the Aurora AI model, that allows users to generate digital media from text prompts. Until now, it has been known mainly for image generation, but Musk has already announced that the feature will soon be able to create short videos, complete with audio, directly from a user's description. It will debut for Super Grok subscribers, priced at $30 a month, and the first update is to appear in October, with broader availability planned after the initial rollout, according to xAI. Alongside Imagine, Grok is also rolling out Valentine, its much-hyped interactive digital persona. Valentine is designed as a moody, dark-haired male character 'inspired by Edward Cullen from Twilight and Christian Grey from Fifty Shades of Grey,' according to Grok. The idea is to provide users with a conversational AI companion who is deliberately broody, charming and, occasionally, a bit isn't just for small talk. Early testers report that the character comes with its own tone and personality quirks, allowing for more natural and engaging conversations. AI competition heats upWith this latest beta, Grok is cementing itself as one of the most experimental AI platforms on the market, competing headtohead with services from OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind. Unlike its rivals, Grok has leaned into entertainment and character-driven features, with Valentine, Ani (a goth-style anime avatar) and Rudy (a wisecracking red panda) making up its trio of AI now, Musk's latest update means it's time for Grok Heavy subscribers to prepare: the creative and slightly dramatic world of Imagine and Valentine is about to land on their screens.- EndsTune In
