In the latest developments in the field of artificial intelligence, Musk announced on July 15 that his AI chatbot Grok has launched a new feature called "Virtual Companion." This feature is available to paying users of Grok, and some free users can also experience this new functionality. The initial virtual avatars of Grok include a cute anime character named Ani and a cartoon panda named Rudy, with the latter even supporting a mode called "Bad Rudy."

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More interestingly, the anime character Ani of Grok is equipped with an "NSFW mode," which means that the character will wear underwear in this mode, greatly appealing to the interests of anime players. The launch of this feature marks Grok's leading position in the AI industry, especially in attracting specific user groups.

Musk pointed out that this release is actually a "soft launch," and users need to manually enter the settings interface to activate the AI companion feature. He promised to simplify this activation process in the coming days, making it easier for more users to access. In addition, besides the already announced characters, users have discovered a new character named "Chad" that is currently under development.

It is worth noting that Grok's voice chat mode has also supported the switch for NSFW content, allowing users to have more vivid interactive experiences with Grok. With these new features going live, Grok's competitiveness in the intelligent chatbot market will be further enhanced.

Grok's new feature undoubtedly provides users with more entertainment options and also demonstrates the great potential of AI technology in personalized and diverse applications.