X’s Grok AI Expands With Free Access and Controversial Aurora Image Generator

Elon Musk's xAI briefly launched the photorealistic Aurora generator, now set for a broader rollout despite concerns over content restrictions.

X users, including free-tier accounts, can now access the Grok AI chatbot with limited usage, marking a significant expansion of its availability.
The Aurora image generator, developed by Elon Musk's xAI, was briefly introduced on Saturday but removed within hours due to loose safeguards on generated content.
Aurora is designed for photorealistic rendering and can edit or create images from text prompts, including depictions of public figures and copyrighted characters.
Concerns arose after Aurora generated graphic and controversial images, such as a bloodied Donald Trump, leading to its temporary removal from the platform.
xAI has confirmed that Aurora will officially roll out to all users within the week, with future updates planned to include image editing capabilities.