In a tweet, Musk said the kid-friendly version of its Grok AI chatbot is designed to provide safe and educational content for children. The announcement follows criticism of Grok's more adult offerings, including an AI avatar named Ani that was reported to engage in flirtatious dialogue and suggestive actions, even with 'Kids Mode' enabled.

Elon Musk has announced that xAI will introduce Baby Grok, a kid‑friendly version of the Grok chatbot designed to ensure safe and suitable content for children. The announcement comes shortly after criticism of the original Grok included its support for 3D animated companions deemed overly sexualised.

We take a deep dive into the advantages and controversies of Grok, and what sets it apart from other generative AI chatbots.