Grok 4 (Beta) Downloaded to my Tesla

[imwjl]

I guess I was just referring to the fact that selling points in modern cars seem to have more to do with tech gadgetry than actual driving qualities. No doubt there is plenty of tech in cars today that make driving safer, but all people seem to care about is whether they'll be able to stream the new Beyonce song and check their Twitter (oh right, x) account. I'm not anti-tech, though I am anti-frivolous tech that distracts driver's attention away from the road.

I will argue that it's same as ever with a nice turn around that some are going back to manual controls for dashboards. More important though is how proven some of the technology is for saving lives. Now the insurance industry and several world governments hold the data to show the results of the safety systems.

Owning 1/2 a 1930 Ford, having had other collectables, decades of enthusiasm, I see it has always been where car makers introduce, push and market heavily around new technology. Also, having owned a late 1960s 4 door Thunderbird that was based on the Lincoln chassis but that vintage T-Bird new tech and features, 1980s advances, wow do I like how reliable and relatively easy it is to fix now. Even more important is the reliability we have now.

There's personal preference too. While I hate not having in front of driver console and loath Tesla making you tap/swipe a screen to adjust air vents, I can name associates who love it.

 

[buster poser]

3 Voices, but 10 "personalities".

Grok 4 includes the following voice options, each designed to provide a distinct auditory experience:

• Ara - An upbeat female voice, described as lively and engaging.
• Rex - A calm male voice, offering a soothing and composed tone.
• Gork - A lazy male voice, characterized by a more relaxed and casual delivery.

Grok 4’s voice mode supports multiple personality modes, each tailoring the AI’s conversational style to suit different user preferences. The following personalities have been noted:

• Default - A charismatic and thoughtful persona, providing balanced and friendly responses.
• Unhinged (18+) - An unpredictable and bold persona that may use vulgar language, curse, or engage in intense, sometimes aggressive interactions. This mode is designed for users seeking unfiltered and provocative exchanges.
• Not a Therapist - A persona that listens and offers self-improvement advice with a more insightful tone, though it’s explicitly not a licensed therapeutic service.
• Grok 'Doc' - A medical-oriented persona that provides advice resembling that of a doctor, focusing on health-related queries.
• Conspiracy Theorist - A witty persona that responds with conspiracy-themed answers, often referencing topics like Bigfoot or UFOs.
• Storyteller - A narrative-driven persona that focuses on crafting engaging stories or responses in a storytelling format.
• Sexy (18+) - A flirtatious persona designed for adult roleplay, using a sultry tone and engaging in NSFW scenarios.
• Romantic - A persona that adopts a warm, affectionate tone for romantic or emotionally resonant interactions.
• Genius - A persona emphasizing intellectual and insightful responses, ideal for complex or academic queries. Professor - A scholarly persona that delivers detailed, educational responses, often in a formal tone.

Rad! I was reading about a Grok "personality mode" just this month that was said to resemble a certain Bavarian orator of some renown. Classic feature vs bug scenario amirite.

 

[staxman]

• Sexy (18+) - A flirtatious persona designed for adult roleplay, using a sultry tone and engaging in NSFW scenarios.

I try so hard not to make provocative, outrageous replies, but y’all really do test me!

 

[SixStringSlinger]

• Sexy (18+) - A flirtatious persona designed for adult roleplay, using a sultry tone and engaging in NSFW scenarios.

Y’know, in the days when I wanted to do freaky stuff in a car but when that was unavailable to me, the problem wasn’t the car.

 

[ale.istotle]

Does he pay the Henlein estate for using the word Grok?

 

[buster poser]

Does he pay the Henlein estate for using the word Grok?

He doesn't even pay living people with whom he has binding agreements/contracts. $110m in Texas alone.

Unpaid Bills: The Dark Side of Elon Musk's Business Empire

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[telleutelleme]

My voice - Aging elderly man with a slightly sarcastic edge to responses. Often coughs in a disturbing drawn out manner. May answer queries with "pull my finger" followed by a lengthy almost wet sound.

 

[getbent]

Grok should just have Bob heinlein's voice.