xAI continues to expand the functionality of its Grok chatbot, with Grok now able to generate charts, while also translating rough sketches as an input.
Grok’s charts function enables to you build good-looking data visualizations, based on data inputs, or information gathered by Grok.
So now, you just need to upload a dataset, and Grok will be able to translate it into visuals for you, though it’s still somewhat experimental, and I’d advise that you double-check the listings in any generated chart for accuracy.
Grok’s also added a new “Draw a sketch” input option, which will provide another way to communicate your ideas to the bot.
So if you’re struggling to communicate what you mean, you can now also use basic images to further illustrate your meaning. Literally.
These are handy updates, that’ll add to the functionality of X’s AI bot, though it remains to be seen just how many people are interested in using X’s AI tools.
Grok usage doesn’t appear to be a key focus for X users, though more people are now referring to Grok within their X chats. Part of the adoption challenge, however, could be that Grok was originally only available to paying users, so it’s not a habitual reference point, and many users are likely still unaware that they can now ask Grok questions, even if they’re not X Premium subscribers.
X doesn’t have a PR or advertising department, so it could be that it hasn’t been able to maximize its messaging on this front.
X also launched its standalone Grok app in January, and while it’s lingering around the top 100 apps for total downloads on iOS, it hasn’t reached the top apps at any stage as yet.
We don’t know, exactly, because X doesn’t share much official usage data. But presumably, Grok usage is rising over time, though I doubt it’s seeing anywhere near the adoption of Meta’s AI chatbot, Google’s Search queries, or ChatGPT.
xAI, however, may well be on track to gain some major government contracts, as part of Elon Musk’s DOGE government reform group. As part of its optimization process, the DOGE team is looking to integrate AI into government departments, and I’d hazard a guess that xAI will get the inside running on any supply contracts.
So maybe, usage of Grok itself isn’t a major focus for xAI at this stage, though its steady addition of new features could make it a more valuable, viable option over time.
Either way, some handy new features, which could be worth trying out.
