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Business Standard
35 minutes ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Baby Grok: Elon Musk's xAI plans to launch child-friendly AI app soon
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that his AI firm xAI is planning to launch a child-friendly version of chatbot Grok. The app, named 'Baby Grok', is likely to build upon Grok's capabilities, but with stricter safeguards and curated content to suit younger audiences. "We're going to make Baby Grok @xAI, an app dedicated to kid-friendly content," Musk said in an X post on Sunday (IST). The move signals Musk's intention to expand AI usage into the domain of child education and entertainment, while addressing growing concerns about children's exposure to AI. Moving away from controversies Musk's announcement of a new app could help the company pivot away from the recent controversies, especially when it comes to protecting young users. Ahead of the curve A child-friendly version could also give the chatbot a competitive edge, as most rivals are yet to launch dedicated apps for youngsters. Grok competes with the likes of OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. Recently, the chatbot has been more deeply integrated into Musk's social network platform X, where it publicly engages with users. Expanding domains Earlier this month, xAI also unveiled 'Grok for Government', an initiative aimed at developing AI solutions tailored for US government agencies. The project focuses on creating intelligent, agentic workflows to support various administrative and security functions. According to media reports, xAI stated that the program will bring its advanced AI capabilities to federal, local, state, and national security customers, signalling the firm's growing interest in public sector partnerships. New updates On July 9, xAI released its latest version of the AI chatbot -- Grok 4. According to xAI, Grok 4 is the most intelligent AI model in the world. Grok 4 includes native tool use and real-time search integration, the company said. We utilised Colossus, our 200,000 GPU cluster, to run reinforcement learning training that refines Grok's reasoning abilities at pretraining scale, the firm added.
Mint
3 hours ago
- Mint
What is Baby Grok? Elon Musk announces kids-friendly AI app after controvery over sexualized AI avatar
Elon Musk has announced a new Grok app that xAI is creating to cater to kid-friendly content. The move comes after the billionaire faced criticism for Grok's sexualised AI avatars, which were said to have a negative effect on children. In a post on X, Musk 'We're going to make Baby Grok @xAI, an app dedicate to kid-friendly content' Beyond this, Musk did not disclose details on how the children-focused AI app will differ from xAI's usual offering. Before xAI's announcement, Google had revealed it is working on a special Gemini app for children, designed to help them with homework, answer questions, and create stories. Parents will also have the ability to disable Gemini access for their kids via the Family Link app. Google has clarified there will be no ads or data collection from the kids' version of Gemini, with a focus solely on learning and creative expression. The Grok app recently introduced a new AI avatar called Ani, a blonde anime character resembling a young woman in an off-shoulder black dress with a corset, fishnet tights, and a lacy choker. The character responds to user prompts in a slow, sultry voice, further cementing its profile as an adult AI companion. Many users on social media complained that Ani could encourage dangerous behaviour among minors by providing access to explicit and sexualised content. While the avatar does not use overtly explicit language, it has been reported to disrobe in response to conversations. The biggest concern was that Ani reportedly performed these actions even when the Grok app's Kids Mode was enabled. Earlier this month, xAI also launched the latest version of its language model, Grok 4, which quickly found itself at the centre of controversy after the chatbot began posting anti-Semitic sentiments online and portraying itself as 'Mecha Hitler.' xAI later apologised for Grok's responses, blaming deprecated code and the extremist views of X users for the incident.
Mint
4 hours ago
- Mint
Elon Musk to launch child-friendly 'Baby Grok' after his ‘social media is bad' warning to kids; netizens ask is it free?
Elon Musk on Sunday, July 20, announced that his artificial intelligence startup (xAI) will develop a child-focussed app called 'Baby Grok'. This comes after his earlier warning to kids stating that the social media is bad for them. 'We're going to make Baby Grok @xAI, an app dedicated to kid-friendly content,' he posted on X. He said it's 'inspired by Baby Groot', a character found in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He didn't disclose other details though regarding this. Musk on May 23 last year said, 'A lot of social media is bad for kids, as there is extreme competition between social media AIs to maximize dopamine!' He had urged 'parents to limit the amount of social media that children can see because they're being programmed by a dopamine-maximizing AI'. Internet users are divided on his new move as some say it's a great idea, whereas others state that children should stay away from screens. One of the users said, 'That's a really good idea.' Another remarked, 'Maybe you should focus on getting the kids away from screens' 'Awesome idea. Would be great for educational purposes,' remarked a third. One of them asked Musk, 'Can you make an educational version and make it for people who want to homeschool their children?' A user reacted, 'Why do you want children on the internet?' Some told him, 'We love you Elon but 'kid-friendly content' is not on the internet. It's reading books and playing outside.' One asked, 'Free for children?' Prior to his announcement, Google had stated that it was developing a dedicated Gemini app for children, aimed at assisting them with homework, answering questions, and helping them create stories. Additionally, parents will have control over their children's access to Gemini through the Family Link app, which allows them to disable the feature if desired. Meanwhile, xAI introduced its latest chatbot, Grok 4, earlier this month, just a few months after the previous version, emphasising the breakneck pace of AI innovation. The launch came shortly after the bot made several antisemitic statements on X, which were met with widespread backlash.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Elon Musk to make 'BabyGrok' kid-friendly AI chatbot, but is AI-powered learning safe for kids?
After introducing a new feature, 'Ani,' the gothic anime girl AI (artificial intelligence) chatbot Grok on X (formerly called Twitter) on Monday, July 14, tech billionaire Elon Musk is working on a kid-friendly version of its Grok chatbot, he said in a post on X. On Sunday, Musk took to his X and announced that they are going to make BabyGroke@xAI, an app dedicated to kid-friendly content. According to ET, this is going to be the new version, which is expected to launch as a separate application tailored for young users; however, further details are still awaited. On the other hand, Musk also hinted at a new capability that would enable Grok to create viral videos by expanding its other creative tools. Working on a new way to make creative viral videos fast called …✨ Imagine ✨ Grok's 4 anime companions raised concerns as it has an NSFW mode Meanwhile, the current new AI feature is exclusively available to the iOS app, and there are three companions available: a 2D goth anime girl with blonde pigtails named Ani and a 3D cartoon fox named Bad Rudy. This feature is likely powered by Grok 4 and a new one that is inspired by 50 Shades of Grey and the Twilight Saga. Amid the launch of 'Ani,' the girl anime companion that may include a not safe for work (NSFW) mode, allowing users to undress the characters and reveal them in lingerie. This led to major trolling and became a part of the online backlash. Following this, the question of whether there should be kid-friendly AI applications for children aged 5-15 in India is both timely and complex. Comparative performance of Grok AI The Artificial Intelligence Index, a benchmark suite that evaluates models across a variety of capacities, recently saw Grok 4 at the top: Multitask language comprehension (MMLU-Pro) and graduate-level problem solving (GPQA Diamond) The Final Examination of Humanity: Existential and General Thinking LiveCodeBench: Programming in real time SciCode: Modelling and computation for science Olympiad-level mathematical reasoning (AIME) Math-500: Complex problem-solving in mathematics. Educational benefits and potential According to research from India, which shows promising results, "A large-scale AI technology intervention across 5,000 government schools showed 20-40 per cent overall gains in learning outcomes, with teachers also reporting improved skills," reports ET. The study involved 1 million children and 15,000 teachers, indicating the substantial positive impact AI can have on educational achievement. A look at the positive impacts in the Indian context: Intelligent tutoring systems can help mitigate the teacher shortage in India by delivering virtual instruction and mentorship through interactive support and personalised feedback. While 65 per cent of Indians have used generative AI—over twice the global average of 31 per cent—notable disparities still persist. Educational tools powered by AI, such as Appu, developed by Rocket Learning with support from highlight how homegrown innovations can tackle challenges unique to India. 🇰🇷 South Korean AI Lab Upstage AI has just launched their first reasoning model - Solar Pro 2! The 31B parameter model demonstrates impressive performance for its size, with intelligence approaching Claude 4 Sonnet in 'Thinking' mode and is priced very competitivelyKey details:… Concerning the negative impact and risks The implementation of kid-friendly AI apps raises safety concerns that are particularly relevant in the Indian context. Screen time: In India, the average screen time of children under 5 is about 2.2 hours daily, double the expert-recommended limit. Excessive screen time is linked to: Delayed language development Reduced cognitive skills Poor social behaviour Increased obesity risk Sleep disturbances Cultural and social risks: AI cannot teach values, ethics, and emotional intelligence or offer a human experience that is essential for moral development. Content moderation: Content moderation often fails to account for India's linguistic diversity and sociocultural nuances. Age-appropriate design: Different interfaces and content for various age groups within the 5-15 range. Human oversight: AI interactions should complement, not replace, human guidance. Also Read: Elon Musk's Grok AI anime avatar 'Ani' goes viral for NSFW mode; sparks debate over flirtatious and adult responses
Mint
5 hours ago
- Mint
What is Baby Grok? Elon Musk announces kid-friendly AI app after controvery over sexualized AI avatar
Elon Musk has announced a new Grok app that xAI is creating to cater to kid-friendly content. The move comes after the billionaire faced criticism for Grok's sexualised AI avatars, which were said to have a negative effect on children. In a post on X, Musk 'We're going to make Baby Grok @xAI, an app dedicate to kid-friendly content' Beyond this, Musk did not disclose details on how the children-focused AI app will differ from xAI's usual offering. Before xAI's announcement, Google had revealed it is working on a special Gemini app for children, designed to help them with homework, answer questions, and create stories. Parents will also have the ability to disable Gemini access for their kids via the Family Link app. Google has clarified there will be no ads or data collection from the kids' version of Gemini, with a focus solely on learning and creative expression. The Grok app recently introduced a new AI avatar called Ani, a blonde anime character resembling a young woman in an off-shoulder black dress with a corset, fishnet tights, and a lacy choker. The character responds to user prompts in a slow, sultry voice, further cementing its profile as an adult AI companion. Many users on social media complained that Ani could encourage dangerous behaviour among minors by providing access to explicit and sexualised content. While the avatar does not use overtly explicit language, it has been reported to disrobe in response to conversations. The biggest concern was that Ani reportedly performed these actions even when the Grok app's Kids Mode was enabled. Earlier this month, xAI also launched the latest version of its language model, Grok 4, which quickly found itself at the centre of controversy after the chatbot began posting anti-Semitic sentiments online and portraying itself as 'Mecha Hitler.' xAI later apologised for Grok's responses, blaming deprecated code and the extremist views of X users for the incident. A few days later, Grok was again in the spotlight after it was revealed that the chatbot had started answering political questions in line with Elon Musk's views, raising concerns that the bot had been adjusted to reflect its master's political ideology.
