By Elke Porter | WBN Ai | July 11, 2025
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Elon Musk's xAI has launched Grok 4, claiming it's the "smartest AI in the world" and "smarter than almost all graduate students, in all disciplines, simultaneously." Released on July 9, 2025, this premium AI service comes with a hefty $300 monthly price tag for the SuperGrok Heavy tier.

Making Musk Richer?

Absolutely. The $300-per-month subscription creates a substantial new revenue stream for xAI, targeting enterprise customers willing to pay premium prices for advanced AI capabilities. This pricing strategy positions Grok 4 among the most expensive AI services available, potentially generating millions in revenue while reinforcing Musk's business model of targeting high-end markets first.

What Can You Use It For?

Grok 4 offers impressive capabilities that justify its premium positioning:

Multimodal Intelligence: Processes images, text, and complex reasoning simultaneously, including generating detailed visualizations of astronomical phenomena like colliding black holes.

Real-Time Analysis: Makes sophisticated predictions, such as calculating the Los Angeles Dodgers' 21.6% chance of winning the next World Series.

Enhanced Programming: Improved coding features make it valuable for software development and technical problem-solving.

Voice Conversations: Advanced voice interaction capabilities for seamless communication.

Benefits for Entrepreneurs

For established businesses and well-funded startups, Grok 4 provides:

  • Advanced market research and competitive analysis
  • High-quality content creation for marketing and documentation
  • Sophisticated data analysis for identifying business opportunities
  • Enhanced customer service automation
  • Powerful product development support

However, the $300 monthly cost limits accessibility to bootstrapped entrepreneurs.

Key Differences from Previous Versions

Grok 4 represents a significant evolution from earlier iterations. While previous versions were accessible through affordable X subscriptions and a free tier on grok.com, Grok 4 Heavy is a premium offering priced at $300/month, targeting enterprise users. It introduces advanced multimodal capabilities, including text and image generation with planned video support, surpassing the more limited multimodal features of Grok 1.5V and Grok 3. Real-time processing is enhanced in specific contexts like voice interactions and enterprise integrations, though Grok 3’s DeepSearch offered comparable capabilities. Grok 4’s multi-agent approach and superior benchmark performance significantly enhance its problem-solving abilities compared to previous versions.

The Controversy Factor

Unlike competitors like ChatGPT, Grok 4 has been programmed to consult Elon Musk's views when answering controversial questions. This approach creates differentiation but raises concerns about bias and objectivity, especially following criticism of Grok 3 for antisemitic content.

Bottom Line

Grok 4 represents Musk's bold attempt to capture the premium AI market through advanced capabilities and controversial positioning. For entrepreneurs with sufficient budget, it offers compelling business advantages. However, success depends on whether the features justify the premium pricing and whether businesses accept an AI system that explicitly incorporates its creator's worldview in an increasingly competitive market.

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Connect with Elke at Westcoast German Media or on LinkedIn: Elke Porter or contact her on WhatsApp:  +1 604 828 8788. Public Relations. Communications. Education.

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