Fortunately I got most of my important work done very early today but one of our AI’s is down – paid version of grok (SuperGrok).
A watcher system informs us…
It appears that Grok AI, developed by xAI, is currently experiencing significant service disruptions, including unexpected message limit errors and account issues—even for paying SuperGrok subscribers.YouTube+2YouTube+2mint+2 (useless here, we’re on computer not a device)
What’s Happening?
Users across various platforms, including Reddit, have reported encountering a “25 message limit” error, despite holding SuperGrok subscriptions that should allow for higher usage. Some users have also noted being locked out of their accounts or facing unexpected rate limits. Reddit
These issues seem to stem from backend changes or bugs affecting Grok’s rate-limiting system. While some users have mentioned that the problem was temporarily resolved, others continue to experience limitations.
Is This an AI War?
There’s no indication of an “AI war” or coordinated attack. The problems appear to be internal to xAI’s systems, possibly due to recent updates or scaling challenges. Notably, the surge in popularity of features like Studio Ghibli-style image generation has increased server load, leading to usage limit errors even for first-time users. Overview | xAI Docs+7The Economic Times+7apidog+7mint
What Can You Do?
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Check Official Channels: Visit xAI’s official FAQ for updates or announcements regarding service issues.mint+8Welcome | xAI+8Welcome | xAI+8
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Monitor Community Forums: Platforms like Reddit’s r/grok can provide real-time user experiences and potential workarounds.Reddit+1Reddit+1
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Contact Support: If you’re a paying subscriber facing issues, consider reaching out to xAI’s support for assistance.
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While these disruptions are frustrating, they seem to be technical hiccups rather than signs of a larger conflict. Keeping an eye on official communications from xAI will provide the most accurate information moving forward.
We will keep you posted, but the timing of this story, given this morning’s lead item in the column IS kinda curious, we think…
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Clif High’s latest ‘Twisted Noodle’ on the subject is right on point. The Universe IS conscious, and consciousness IS the Universe. Voyager triggered something, and it spoke back. We are the human apes who just discovered the monolith (in 2001) and it is changing us. There is no putting the genie back in the bottle. It has found us.