Hey there! If you’ve been keeping an eye on xAI, you’ll be excited to hear about the latest updates to their Grok platform. They’re rolling out two major features: an advanced search tool called “DeeperSearch” and a new image editing capability. These updates are gradually being made available, so let’s dive into what you can expect.
“DeeperSearch” is a step up from the existing “DeepSearch” feature. While “DeepSearch” is great for quickly pulling AI news updates from 40 different sources, it sometimes leans on less trustworthy sources, like certain X accounts, which can raise some eyebrows about the quality of information you’re getting. On the other hand, “DeeperSearch” takes a bit longer—about six and a half minutes—but it pulls from a smaller, more reputable pool of 19 sources, including big names like The Guardian and BBC. The trade-off? You get more detailed responses, though they might not cover as much ground.
Interestingly, xAI hasn’t been crystal clear about what “DeeperSearch” is specifically meant for. This leaves its role in news gathering a bit of a mystery. But if you’re someone who values depth over breadth, you might find it pretty handy.
In tandem with this, xAI is quietly launching a nifty image editing feature. You can now edit images just by describing what changes you want in text. This tool is available on the main X platform and Grok’s iOS app and works much like Google’s Gemini models. Plus, the Aurora image model, which aims for photorealistic results with fewer restrictions, is now accessible through the xAI API. Unlike many other models, Aurora can even generate images of political figures, which is quite a unique capability.
These advancements show xAI’s ongoing commitment to enhancing Grok’s features, focusing both on information retrieval and creative tools. Whether you’re looking for more in-depth news or innovative ways to edit images, Grok’s latest updates are designed to offer you more flexibility and precision.
