Elon Musk has unveiled the name of the new Grok AI companion as Valentine, drawing inspiration from Robert Heinlein's novel, 'Stranger in a Strange Land.' The AI's personality is influenced by Edward Cullen and Christian Grey. Users will have the ability to create custom and unique AI companions, ensuring that no two will be the same.
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