X Introduces Aurora Image Generator for Grok

According to posts by xAI, Elon Musk’s AI startup, X has launched a new image generator named Aurora within its Grok assistant.

Initially made available on Saturday, Aurora was briefly accessible via X’s mobile apps and web platform before being taken down for some users.

As reported by TechCrunch, Aurora offers advanced photorealistic image generation with few restrictions.

It can create images of copyrighted characters and public figures, such as Mickey Mouse and Donald Trump, though explicit nudes appear to be blocked.

Users testing Aurora shared examples of both realistic outputs and flaws, such as distorted human anatomy—an ongoing challenge for AI image models.

Aurora’s release follows X’s decision to make Grok free for all users, with limitations.

Free accounts are allowed up to 10 messages every two hours and three image generations daily, while full access requires X’s Premium subscription at $8PHP 469INR 678EUR 8CNY 58 per month.

This development comes as xAI closes a $6PHP 352INR 508EUR 6CNY 44 billion funding round and prepares for the release of its next-generation Grok model, Grok 3, alongside a potential standalone app for the assistant.