Grok 3: What's New in Elon Musk's New AI? Here’s 9+ Tips on How to Use It
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05 May 2025
Brendan
Artificial Intelligence
According to xAI, Grok 3 is nothing less than "the smartest artificial intelligence on Earth." Elon Musk and his team unveiled their first reasoning model on February 17, comparing it closely to OpenAI's models.
After Grok and Grok 2, here comes Grok 3! Elon Musk and three xAI engineers unveiled their latest language model on February 17 in a live stream broadcast on X, which didn't stand out for its pace or visual effects. The four men, seated in front of a camera, simply talked for nearly an hour, explaining the scientific advances behind Grok 3, and comparing it to competing models. Elon Musk sees his new AI as a step forward in "understanding the nature of the universe, what's going on, where the aliens are, what the meaning of life is, etc."
To shape Grok 3, the xAI teams explain that they multiplied their computing power by 10, thanks to a new data center with 200,000 GPUs located in Memphis, in the United States.
Grok 3 is the group's first reasoning model that, like o1, o3, or DeepSeek-R1, can simulate human reasoning in several stages before responding. Its interface is closer than ever to that of ChatGPT.
Here we compared ChatGPT vs DeepSeek, you can read to find out the key differences in these AI tools.
Imagine having a tool that doesn't just answer questions, but sharpens your mind, inspires reflection, and shows you the world from new perspectives. That's exactly what Grok is – an AI developed by xAI that provides more than just information: It accompanies you, challenges you, and opens doors to insights that might touch you.
To use Grok, you need an X account. Visit the website x.com, register with your email address and password, and log in. You can then use the AI directly in the short message service.
Elon Musk founded xAI. He aims to accelerate humankind's scientific discovery. Grok is the result: an AI that imparts knowledge and inspires curiosity. "As a beginner, all you need is an open mind – Grok will guide you further," says Grok about itself.
Grok's interface now features several tabs. The user can select the model (including the Grok 3 and Grok 3 mini), but can also choose a specific mode:
xAI is thus catching up with OpenAI, Perplexity, and DeepSeek, which offer more sophisticated models. Grok 2 was a more traditional LLM, similar to the early versions of ChatGPT.
When Grok 3 reasons, it displays a stopwatch and its “thoughts” in real-time. In addition to being more capable, Grok 3 is faster. In classic mode (without reasoning), xAI promises a response time up to three times lower.
The multimodality of Grok 3, which can use reasoning capabilities or generate text more simply, makes it a model similar to the future GPT-5, just announced by OpenAI. GPT-5 will be able to combine classic and o3 responses, for the most intensive tasks.
Like OpenAI or Google, xAI is a very opaque group. The number of parameters in the new models and the training sources are unknown. Elon Musk keeps many secrets about his product (while simultaneously demanding transparency from OpenAI). All we know is that, in most of the benchmarks presented by xAI, Grok 3 ranks first. It's better to be cautious: the opposite would have been surprising.
According to xAI, Grok 3 and Grok 3 mini are better than o3 mini and o1. The o3 model, which is not yet released, has not been tested.
In the coming days, xAI promises that a voice mode will arrive in Grok, allowing users to speak with artificial intelligence. The service, which is integrated into X, has had its app since the beginning of 2025. Grok 3 is accessible in all the places where you could speak with the old version.
Currently, Grok 3 is free, but that will soon change. For subscribers to X Premium+, the paid plan that's risen to $50 per month, can try Grok 3, Deep Search, and reasoning models. xAI is also launching a new subscription, called SuperGrok, at $30 per month (without access to X).
Grok’s ambition is to compete with ChatGPT Plus and Gemini Advanced, with a service that's popular other than for its integration with X. An API will be available in the coming weeks to integrate the model into other services.
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Learn how to use Grok from xAI or X to deliver precise and humorous answers, deeper insights, and practical solutions that broaden your horizons.
As a beginner, you may be wondering: How do I use this technology effectively? You'll find the answer here with countless tips and examples. But first, let's clarify a few basics.
And now we come to the advice on how you can use the xAI AI better and more efficiently.
To use Grok effectively, you need to understand how to formulate and ask precise and targeted questions to Grok, and below is why it is important.
Grok aims to provide detailed and relevant answers. But only if you give the AI tool clear instructions. A nonspecific question like "What is the universe?" will result in a broad answer that might not meet your needs. Instead, you could ask, "How do black holes affect spacetime according to Einstein's theory of relativity?"
You'll receive precise, to-the-point information that directly addresses your question, without unnecessary clutter.
Your efficiency increases because you don't have to filter through long texts. But it does require you to think about what you want to know beforehand – a small effort with a big impact.
Ask “What physical processes drive the formation of stars?” instead of “Tell me about stars” and you will get a precise answer.
If you’re interested in getting answers with depth from the Grok AI, then, you must ask specific questions that are well-detailed.
Grok can analyze posts, profiles, and links on X (formerly Twitter). This is a capability that sets the artificial intelligence tool apart from other tools.
You can uncover certain connections, such as the motivation behind a tweet or the credibility of a user.
You get deeper insights, but without concrete information (for example, a specific post) the analysis remains superficial.
Ask the question “What does this X-post say about the author?” and then “What topics dominated his posts in the last few weeks?” to get the complete picture.
Grok was designed to provide an external or outside perspective on issues or queries that demand it.
xAI's mission is to advance human scientific discovery. Therefore, Grok was given an external perspective on humanity. This makes the AI application ideal for unusual perspectives.
You'll gain insights that conventional sources often overlook—for example, on questions like "How would an alien civilization interpret our cities?"
Your perspective will be broadened, but for purely fact-based concerns the answer may be too speculative.
Ask a question like “What would an AI from the year 3000 think about our smartphones?” and get a thoughtful, original answer.
Grok is known for its humorous approach to most answers. We don’t know why the developers did this, but we think it is cool.
Inspired by "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," Grok often adds a playful touch that makes learning more enjoyable.
You stay engaged and receive answers that are both informative and entertaining—for example, "Why do people fail at multitasking?"
The lightness of the tone encourages your interest. But for serious matters, the tone might seem inappropriate.
question “What makes human bureaucracy so absurd?” and enjoy an insightful, humorous analysis.
Grok has a practical upload feature that allows users to analyze contents on the uploaded file, like documents, images, sheets, etc.
What many people don't know: Grok can examine uploaded files such as images, PDFs, or text.
Let AI help you better understand complex connections or obtain condensed background information.
You have the opportunity to access the knowledge you need faster.
Upload a photo of a handwritten text and ask “What does it say here, and what language is it?”
Grok is capable of doing web and X research to help ensure it provides accurate answers to user questions.
Grok has access to up-to-date data from the internet and access to X, making it a good source for current news.
You stay informed, including with questions like " What are the latest developments in AI research?"
You are always up to date – short.
“What X-opinions are there today, February 20, 2025, on climate policy?” gives you fresh insights.
Grok’s capability to summarize complex data and information is highly beneficial to businesses and individuals who work with data.
Grok tends to give detailed answers to complex topics. A command like "Summarize" brings structure to the wealth of information.
You save time and keep track of things, especially when it comes to complex topics like "How does evolution work?"
You stay focused, but you may lose details that are included in the full answer.
After “Explain how a quantum computer works,” your prompt should continue: “Give me the key points in three sentences.”
Grok can be helpful in various ways, and it is important that you use this usefulness to your advantage.
xAI's goal of being "maximally helpful" means Grok can deliver practical solutions when you ask for them.
You'll receive practical support, for example, on "How do I create a plan for a research project?"
Your tasks will become easier, but without specific direction, the answer remains theoretical.
Be original and ask “How do I organize a trip to Mars on a limited budget?”
Have a science fiction you need to be explained or researched upon? You can use Grok to get that done.
Grok is influenced by sci-fi characters like JARVIS from Iron Man and loves speculative questions.
You'll train your imagination, for example, with "How would an AI control the global economy?"
You think bigger, but the answers are more hypothetical than fact-based.
“What technologies would a colony on the moon need?” brings you interesting answers.
Grok can learn and improve answers given to its users either privately or publicly. Using this to your advantage is very important.
xAI designed Grok to learn and adapt to your preferences over time.
Your interactions become more personal and effective with each use.
In the long run, you will benefit from tailored answers.
Use Grok regularly for "What's new in physics?" and watch it learn your interests.
xAI has created an AI that stands out from the competition. We have explained what this new AI is and what it does. There are still new features, versions, and improvements expected of this new tool and it is great we can enjoy it for free as of now.
We have outlined some tricks and tips to use the Grok AI and these tips and tricks will help you get started with Grok and unlock its unique features.
And now: Ask your first questions – and discover whether Grok suits you or not.
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