Grok’s AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money

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By Sarah PerezJul 21, 2025, 11:20 am310 pts
Grok's unfiltered AI companions may be making headlines for their unhinged and NSFW responses, but it's Grok 4 that's driven the app's revenue of late.

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