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Grok Review: Is Elon Musk's Real-Time AI Worth Using in 2026?

xAI's Grok promises real-time web access and an unfiltered personality. We tested it against the big players to see if it delivers.

By PowerAI · 6 min read · 374 views · March 18, 2026
7.8
Overall Score
★★★☆☆

Overview

Grok is the AI assistant developed by xAI, Elon Musk's AI company. It is deeply integrated with X (formerly Twitter) and offers real-time information access as a core differentiator.

What We Tested

We tested Grok's real-time search, reasoning, coding ability, and its much-discussed personality.

Performance

Grok's real-time web access gives it an edge for current events and news-related queries. Reasoning performance is solid but trails GPT-4o and Claude on complex tasks.

Pricing

Included with X Premium+ subscription at $16/month.

Verdict

Grok is a compelling option for X power users who want real-time AI with a distinctive personality. For pure task performance, it still trails the top tier.

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