Elon Musk Hails Grok Vision After Netizens Claim It Runs Smoothly Across iOS and Android — But How Does It Actually Work?

Following user claims of seamless performance across devices, Elon Musk praised Grok Vision, the new xAI feature launched in April that enables the chatbot to interpret images using computer vision. (Credit: AFP News)

Elon Musk recently praised Grok's new vision capabilities, following widespread claims from users on social media that the AI is performing well on both Apple and Android devices. This positive reception has sparked significant interest, but it also raises a crucial question.

Beyond the smooth performance and the celebrity endorsement, what is the actual mechanism powering Grok's operations? We explore the technology behind xAI's latest innovation.