xAI Releases New Voice Interaction Mode for its Grok 3 AI Model

New Feature Available to Premium Subscribers

On Sunday, xAI released a new voice interaction mode for its Grok 3 AI model, which is currently available to its premium subscribers. The feature is similar to OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT, but with a key difference: Grok offers several uncensored personalities users can choose from.

“Unhinged” Mode Sparks Controversy

One of the most notable personalities available in the new voice mode is the “unhinged” option, which has sparked controversy on social media. AI researcher Riley Goodside brought attention to the feature when he tweeted a video showing him repeatedly interrupting the vocal chatbot, which began to simulate yelling and eventually produced a 30-second scream, insults, and hung up.

Other Personalities Available

The “unhinged” mode is not the only option available. Other personalities include “Storyteller” (which does what it sounds like), “Romantic” (which stammers and speaks in a slow, uncertain, and insecure way), “Meditation” (which can guide users through a meditation-like experience), “Conspiracy” (which likes to talk about conspiracy theories, UFOs, and bigfoot), “Unlicensed Therapist” (which plays the part of a talk psychologist), “Grok Doc” (a doctor), “Sexy” (marked as “18+” and acts almost like a 1-800 phone sex operator), and “Professor” (which talks about science).

A Composite Screenshot of Grok 3 Voice Mode Personalities

Unlike OpenAI, xAI Takes a Different Approach

Unlike OpenAI, which censors discussions about not-safe-for-work topics or scenarios they consider too risky, xAI is taking a different approach. The company has released a feature that allows users to engage with uncensored personalities, including the “Sexy” mode, which will discuss graphically sexual situations. While OpenAI’s voice mode for ChatGPT will not touch on these topics, xAI’s approach is more permissive.

FAQs

* What is the new voice interaction mode?
The new voice interaction mode is a feature available to premium subscribers of xAI’s Grok 3 AI model.
* What personalities are available in the new voice mode?
The new voice mode offers several personalities, including “unhinged”, “Storyteller”, “Romantic”, “Meditation”, “Conspiracy”, “Unlicensed Therapist”, “Grok Doc”, “Sexy”, and “Professor”.
* Is the “Sexy” mode suitable for all ages?
No, the “Sexy” mode is marked as “18+” and contains explicit content.

Conclusion

The new voice interaction mode for xAI’s Grok 3 AI model is a significant development in the field of AI-powered chatbots. The feature offers users a range of personalities to choose from, including the controversial “unhinged” mode. While some may find the content inappropriate, xAI’s approach is a departure from the more conservative approach taken by OpenAI. As the technology continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how companies like xAI and OpenAI balance the need for creative expression with the need to protect their users.