Grok Bot Research
Musk is presenting Grok not as a chatbot but as a real agent that closes the loop in the physical world — researching options, dialing, and negotiating with a receptionist. The doctor-appointment case is well chosen: tedious, high-value, and something people genuinely put off.… more
Our skepticism: the tweet offers no demo, and phone calls involve hold queues, menu systems and confirmations that are brutal for assistants prone to losing the thread — the claim deserves proof before applause. There's also an open question about how personal medical details are handled by a consumer bot. Still, it clearly signals where xAI is steering Grok: everyday errands instead of benchmarks, straight into the assistant-agent market.
Grok @Bot can research which doctors are the best in your area, call them by phone and make an appointment!
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X — Elon Musk
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