Hello everyone,
I recently got an early look at Grok Bot, which got quite a bit of buzz on X. However, I have to admit that I didn’t actually try it out at first 😬. Since its public launch, though, I’ve begun using it—and I’m pleasantly surprised by it!
The trend of ‘personal agents’ began with platforms like OpenClaw and Hermes (not the fashion label), drawing in a lot of users. I gave those a shot initially but eventually stopped using them altogether. I can’t pinpoint why that happened, but I suspect it had to do with generating tasks for the sake of it. Taking a shower? I made sure my agent was busy. Heading to bed? I got my agent working on something. Yet, I didn’t utilize any of those outputs.
I prefer focusing on one session at a time. Reviewing a multitude of agent tasks—or any type of work—really frustrates me!
With Codex/ChatGPT offering mobile capabilities, I found everything I needed to manage my tasks right from my computer. However, Grok Bot presents a different experience, and I’ve found it quite enjoyable.
You’re able to ‘personify’ your agents with specific roles, such as “you are Ben’s money manager agent.” They can message each other, operate on their virtual computers (which you can monitor), and you can link your accounts like Gmail, Calendar, and Slack, although I encountered a few hiccups along the way while connecting them.
Grok Bot@bot
Introducing Grok Bot, currently in early beta.
5:09 PM · Aug 11, 2026 · 26.5M Views
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In my view, simplicity is key. Grok Bot simplifies the process, making it feel more like communicating with a colleague on Slack. You can easily set up automations and even ‘teach’ the bot by allowing it to observe your screen.
While you can accomplish similar tasks with Codex or Claude, Grok Bot is generally more straightforward to use. Perhaps I’ll try to replicate a similar setup in Codex in the future.
Currently, access is exclusive to those on the $200 plan for Cursor or Grok. Plus, Grok Bot is powered by the newly released Grok 4.6, with version 4.7 on the horizon!
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Grok 4.6 is an excellent model, showing performance on par with Sol and Fable across various benchmarks while being significantly more economical. For more information, see: Grok 4.6 – A comprehensive guide.
Ben Tossell@bentossell
I’ve really enjoyed my conversations with Grok 4.5 this past week. Grok 4.6 feels familiar, which is wonderful. It’s the first time I’ve effectively engaged with the Grok models, and I’ve actually enjoyed the experience. I look forward to seeing the outcomes in 4.7!
7:53 PM · Aug 12, 2026 · 5.21K Views
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SpaceX and Cursor are rapidly becoming key players in the field, right alongside OpenAI and Anthropic (RIP Gemini, unless their next model impresses us).
Elon has mentioned that Grok 4.7 should be ready in approximately 3-4 weeks. This version is currently being refined using SpaceX’s internal data to enhance the model’s capabilities, especially in real-world engineering applications, and more. The model card for Grok 4.6 highlights numerous benchmarks beyond coding, where it consistently ranks as either #1 or #2.
ChatGPT has now introduced the ability to import and sync projects, agent sessions, skills, and more from other platforms like Claude Code.
Your conversations initiated via Claude’s Chrome extension are now saved in your account, accessible from your desktop, mobile, or web app. This means that chats created through the Chrome extension can accomplish tasks that would ordinarily require opening Claude Cowork.
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/interface-review – receive a thorough evaluation of your UI, typography, layout, color, writing, and accessibility.
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/show-me – condense your agent’s responses into compact formats, such as component/file trees, diagrams, pseudocode, and more.
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Ref – collaborative planning tool for your team before agents begin project execution. (read more)
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treg – offers over 2,600 agent-friendly tools for SEO/geo, social media, leads, ads, and more.
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Caffeine – keeps your Mac awake while you work, then allows it to sleep during periods of inactivity.
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Ori Pi – executes Pi directly on all available models via OpenRouter.
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Natter – type anywhere on your Mac using voice with live transcription. (how it’s different)
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Ramp AI Index: indicates disappointing adoption of Fable 5.
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givemeanode – rent GPUs & CPUs with the infrastructure managed for you, allowing user access without hassle.
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Hone – AI focused on outcomes that are beneficial for your company.
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Claude enhanced my WiFi speed from 200 to 810 Mbps.
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Vercel utilizes a software factory of agents to develop their AI SDK, contributing to 35% of pull requests.
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Successfully bypassed Pangram’s AI detection by training a model over a weekend.
🍓🍓🍓@iruletheworldmo
‼️Huge SSI news. Ilya is preparing to transition from a research phase back to a focus on scaling. It’s time to witness what SSI has in store.
11:36 AM · Aug 12, 2026 · 235K Views
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Theo – t3.gg@theo
A farmer inadvertently destroyed nearly 25 acres of crops after following advice from an AI app, which suggested using a chemical that harmed both weeds and his plants.
7:42 PM · Aug 12, 2026 · 75.3K Views
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@levelsio@levelsio
Exporting all your banking data (both personal and business) as CSV files and running it through Claude Code is a fun exercise. It helps create a dashboard to visualize your spending, making it easier to comprehend your expenses across multiple accounts.
3:52 PM · Aug 11, 2026 · 159K Views
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Cory Levy@cory
I had an unexpected yet delightful conversation with Sam Altman (@sama) recently in front of dozens of Silicon Valley interns. We covered topics such as:
- Turning down Goldman Sachs and deciding to drop out of Stanford.
- How he convinced both Peter Thiel and Paul Graham to take a serious look at 19-year-old Sam.
- Advice on pursuing one’s ambitions.
6:16 AM · Aug 11, 2026 · 104K Views
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sathvik@vikvang1
We have a dedicated Slack channel where agents can share their frustrations through a /complain feature.
2:09 PM · Aug 12, 2026 · 103K Views
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