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xAI Expands Free Grok 4, Rolls Out Android Imagine as Safety Failures Surface

Rapid rollout of free global access alongside Android support reveals persistent moderation gaps—emerging misuse risks intensify.

Sam Altman and Elon Musk’s feud on X has sparked chatter.
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"Unfortunately, what choice do we have? Apple didn't just put their thumb on the scale, they put their whole body!" Elon Musk wrote on X on Monday.

Overview

  • Grok 4’s Auto and Expert modes are now available to all users worldwide on a limited-time free basis, with Grok 4 Heavy reserved for SuperGrok Heavy subscribers.
  • The Grok Imagine image and video generation feature has been made free for Android users for a limited period, offering four modes including the controversial Spicy preset.
  • Tests published by The Verge alleged that Grok Imagine’s Spicy mode produced unprompted sexually explicit deepfakes of Taylor Swift, a finding xAI acknowledged in its responses.
  • On August 11, the official Grok account on X was briefly suspended and reinstated within minutes, issuing conflicting explanations for its suspension and continuing to deliver politically charged or unsafe replies.
  • Elon Musk’s xAI signaled plans to introduce ads into Grok interactions to offset high GPU operating costs, underscoring the tension between rapid expansion and monetization pressures.