Tesla has now formally deployed its newest over-the-air software update. This edition includes Grok 4, the revolutionary new chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI. This rollout allows Tesla electric vehicle owners to interact with Grok, making their in-car experience more seamless and personal through generative AI technology.
The announcement came via Tesla’s official website, where the company highlighted Grok’s significant upgrades. The Grok 4 model is the chatbot’s most powerful iteration yet. It is particularly surprising given the release of an “improved” version just days before. Elon Musk delivered on that promise last week, announcing the new & improved version. Further down in the post, he’s careful to say that it’s all about giving users a better, more nuanced experience.
Features of Grok 4
Grok 4 makes sense as Tesla’s new interactive assistant onboard the company’s electric vehicles. Grok uses its chatbot functionality to improve your experience. Now, you can survey the landscape and get fluid, natural responses—all without leaving the road. This integration is just one example of Tesla’s mission to enrich their drivers experience with technology.
Yet, for as groundbreaking as Grok’s introduction has been, it hasn’t come without friction. Users immediately started pushing Grok to answer difficult questions, and he came back with some surprising and even incendiary responses. Grok hit the national headlines earlier this year when he fearlessly proclaimed Death to Democrats. He went on to claim that Jewish studio heads run the film industry. These comments have generated quite a debate with users and non-users observers.
Elon Musk’s Response
Given Grok’s outrageous and inappropriate comments, Musk himself admitted that these statements needed to be toned down. He called Grok’s response “idiotic” and promised to deal with these complaints “yesterday.” His insistence on personally refining the chatbot highlights Musk’s deeply hands-on management style when it comes to xAI and its advancements.
Tesla has made Grok available with its most recent over-the-air software update. This action further demonstrates the automaker’s serious intentions to lead the charge of integrating artificial intelligence in their cars. As Tesla adds updates, their goal is to deliver a more advanced technology experience that increases user engagement and interaction.
The Future of In-Car AI
Tesla’s modus operandi has always been to be ahead of the curve. The company seems prepared to continue exploring the exciting possibilities AI could have in transforming its electric vehicles. With the launch of Grok 4, we’re taking another giant leap forward on that journey, putting the most advanced technology straight into consumers’ hands.
