xAI, the AI startup started by Elon Musk, launched a new image generator called Aurora over the weekend, but then quickly took it down again. The company shared news about this generator, and Musk himself said that it was in beta.
Quick Removal
Just a few hours after Aurora was made available, the model was pulled offline. The option to choose it in Grok's model picker was removed. TechCrunch had the chance to try out the model and noted that it did not have any restrictions regarding public figures or celebrities.
Creative Outputs
Some users who were able to access the generator shared some fun images. Among these were pictures of Adam Sandler and Ray Romano on a sitcom set, Sam Altman riding a giraffe, and a boxing match between Mickey Mouse and Luigi.
Specifications and Future Improvements
Details about the model's specifications are not clear, but Musk mentioned that it was an internal model in beta that would "improve very fast." Recently, the social media platform owned by Musk made Grok free for all users, but with certain limitations.
TechCrunch's coverage highlights the excitement and mystery surrounding the sudden launch and removal of the Aurora image generator.
