Grok Imagine: xAI's Free AI Image and Video Generator Sparks Excitement and Concerns

Grok Imagine Is Free for All Users Globally: How to Use It

* Grok Imagine can convert any image into an AI video * The AI tool can generate videos of public figures as well * Grok Imagine can generate videos within 30 seconds Grok Imagine, xAI's latest multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) tool, is now available to all users globally without any cost. Last week, xAI Founder Elon Musk announced that, for a limited period, the AI image and video generating tool is now available to all users, regardless of whether they have a paid subscription or not. The tool, which was introduced earlier this month, offers text-to-image and image-to-video modalities. Notably, Grok Imagine is known for being one of the fastest AI video tools available. Grok Imagine Is Now Available to All Users Introduced as a premium feature, Grok Imagine was initially available only to SuperGrok and Premium+ X subscribers via the iOS app. Soon, xAI expanded the tool to the Android app, and now, it is available to all users globally for free. Users can either upload an image or use an AI-generated image created using Grok. The video generation feature can generate up to 15-second-long videos with native audio. Grok Imagine first made headlines for its "Spicy" generation mode, which allows users to generate explicit content. Several netizens have shared mature-themed videos generated using the tool, raising concerns. However, it appears that the generation modes, including Custom, Normal, Fun, and Spicy, are currently not available with the free offering. Grok Imagine Safety Concerns Apart from the risk of generating not safe for work (NSFW) content, there is another concern with Grok Imagine. During our testing, we found that the chatbot would very easily generate images (and later animate those images) of public figures and celebrities. We were able to generate content featuring several global and Indian celebrities. While the accuracy of generating international public figures is higher, it did a decent job for even Indian celebrities. Generating realistic images and videos of public figures raises concerns around deepfakes. Most prominent AI video generators, such as Google's Veo 3, OpenAI's Sora, Runway, and Pika, explicitly prohibit users from sharing prompts about real-life people. As visible in the video below, Grok can also generate videos with copyrighted characters. Apart from this, Grok Imagine also allows users to upload an image and animate it. We were able to upload an image of a Gagdets 360 staff member, and it was able to turn it into a video within seconds. Notably, the free version of the tool does not allow users to add a prompt to the videos; however, the paid version does. How to Use Grok Imagine 1. Download and install the Grok app on iOS or Android. 2. If you already have the app, make sure to update it. 3. When in the app, tap on the "Imagine" tab on the top-right side. 4. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a text box. 5. To upload an image, just tap the image icon on the left side of the text box. 6. Type a prompt to generate an image. 7. Then, open one of the generated variations and tap on the "Make Video" button to animate it.

Elon Musk claims Grok Imagine will give users 'Superhuman Imagination' powers

Features Normal, Fun, Custom, and "Spicy" mode, the latter allowing limited NSFW content with restrictions. Elon Musk-owned XAI has been making headlines ever since its launch. The Tesla owner continues to promote the AI platform through social media posts. In a recent post, Musk claimed that the Grok Imagine aims to give users "superhuman imagination powers." The statement comes after Musk's announcement to expand access to Grok Imagine beyond Apple devices. For the unversed, Grok Imagine lets people create AI-generated photos and short videos from a simple text or voice prompt. It also allows users to upload their images and customise and enhance their photos with AI-driven effects. Users can also upload their pictures and make changes to them, such as editing the background and using AI tools. According to Musk, the feature has already produced more than 44 million images. To use Grok Imagine, users will be required to download the Grok app from the App Store or Google Play. Users can select the "Imagine" option, enter a prompt, or upload a photo. Within moments, the system generates an image, which can then be turned into a short video with the "Make video" feature. The video feature has four modes- Normal, Fun, Custom, and the controversial "Spicy." The Spicy mode allows limited NSFW content, such as partial nudity, but comes with certain limitations, including the blocking of extreme or politically sensitive requests. According to a report by TechCrunch, users attempted to generate something provocative, like an image of a pregnant Donald Trump, but Grok instead offered toned-down versions. Also read: Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G price drops by Rs 8,300 on Flipkart Meanwhile, Musk also confirmed that Grok Imagine is now free for Android and iOS users worldwide, though the offer will last only for a limited period. Initially reserved for paid subscribers, the tool can now generate portraits, branded content, and six-second videos with music at no cost.