Anyone else try Twitter/X’s Grok? AI generated conversational answers to searches, available only to premium members on Twitter. Much better, and more reliable, than my experience with Google’s “Overviews.”
While commentators say Grok lags behind other Chatbots, the search on my name and Lexblog weren’t bad.
Self-described (doing a search), Grok is
…is a humorous AI built by xAI with inspiration from “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and JARVIS from “Iron Man.” It strives to answer almost anything with a bit of wit and humor, has a rebellious streak, sometimes takes an outside perspective on humanity, and aims to be maximally helpful.
Yes, xAI was founded by Elon Musk.
Though commentators see Grok lagging far behind other AI chatbots, I found, short of a few typos that Grok did pretty well on the below search on LexBlog and I.
Kevin O’Keefe is a multifaceted individual with a significant background in both legal and tech entrepreneurship. He is a trial lawyer turned legal tech entrepreneur and is currently the CEO and Founder of LexBlog, Inc., a company that has become the largest and most comprehensive legal news and information network globally, drawing on the contributions of over 30,000 legal professionals.
Before founding LexBlog, O’Keefe was a trial lawyer in rural Wisconsin for 17 years, representing plaintiffs in various cases. He then ventured into the tech world by starting Prairielaw .com, a virtual law community that was later sold to LexisNexis. After this, he founded LexBlog in 2004, recognizing the potential of blogging for lawyers to build relationships and reputation in an era where traditional promotion was not common among legal professionals.
Apart from his professional achievements, O’Keefe has been active in sharing his insights on social media and is known for his pioneering work in the legal field, particularly in the use of technology for practice development. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of the Pacific-McGeorge School of Law, and he continues to be a significant figure in the legal and tech industries.
And:
LexBlog, founded by Kevin O’Keefe in 2004, is a legal tech company that has evolved into the largest and most comprehensive legal news and information network globally. It provides a platform for over 30,000 legal professionals to share their insights and expertise, contributing to the development of a vibrant legal community.
The company’s journey began with a vision to leverage the power of blogging to help lawyers build their reputation and business. Over the years, LexBlog has expanded its services to include SaaS technology for powering blogs, focusing on cultivating and empowering environment that highlights the hard work of legal professionals. This approach has solidified LexBlog’s reputation as a worldwide publishing network and a launching pad for legal thinkers to exchange ideas, share opportunities, and make the law more accessible to all.
As of the latest updates in 2024, LexBlog continues to innovate and adapt to the changing landscape of legal tech and digital media. The company has introduced new initiatives like Legal Tech Daily by LexBlog Publishing, which aims to keep subscribers up to date with the latest blog posts, announcements, and news from leading legal tech companies and consultants. This reflects LexBlog’s ongoing commitment to supporting and promoting the legal community through technology and digital platforms.
I can see me playing with Grok, especially when doing searches on Twitter for people, news and events I may be following. Unlike ChatGPT which lags for two years, Grok is also current, having good info on LexBlog Publishing’s just launched AI Legal Daily.