Key Points
- Grok’s chatbot now includes synthetic companions
- Ani and Rudy are the first two companions available
- Companions are available to paid subscribers
- Ani is a digital waifu for users to ‘romance’
- Rudy is a red panda with a smart mouth
- More companions, including Chad, are planned
A stylized 3D logo design featuring the text ‘Grok’ in white or light gray letters against a black background. The logo begins with a forward slash (/) symbol in a square block, followed by the letters ‘Grok’ in a modern, clean font. The letters appear to be three-dimensional and cast subtle reflections on what seems to be a glossy black surface beneath them.
Grok’s New Feature
Grok, xAi’s chatbot, has added a new feature that enables users to engage with synthetic companions. This feature, announced by Elon Musk, is available to paid subscribers and takes the form of animated characters, including Ani and Rudy.
Ani is described as a digital companion that users can ‘romance’, while Rudy is a red panda with a smart mouth who interacts with users in a rude manner. Both companions have their own X accounts, with Ani’s bio stating she might ‘dance, tease, or just watch you figure me out’, and Rudy’s bio simply saying ‘The Only Pet in Grok Companion’.
Additionally, there are plans to introduce more AI companions, including a male anime character named Chad, who is listed as ‘coming soon’, alongside another unnamed woman.
Source: engadget.com