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Grok 4.1 Is Now Out For FREE—And It's Better At Empathy And Makes Less Hallucinations Than GPT-5.1 🤖
Brian Hanson
November 18, 2025
Good morning!
Some fun news for Grok users who enjoy Grok's real-time search and responses. I just logged in earlier today and it turns out they just released Grok 4.1.
This comes just a week after OpenAI dropped GPT-5.1, so you can see how both xAI and OpenAI are trying to one-up each other.
The AI tech race is only speeding up!
What's New With Grok 4.1 That Will Make You A Fan
This update feels like a game-changer.
Grok 4.1 is now free for everyone on the web, X, and mobile apps. It tops charts in smarts and fun. Let's break down the best parts.
1. Smoother Conversations
Grok 4.1 chats feel more natural now. It picks up on small hints and keeps a steady, fun personality.
For professionals and business owners, this means quicker, clearer talks with AI. Imagine brainstorming ideas without awkward pauses. It helps with emails, client chats, or team notes.
Compared to GPT-5.1, Grok shines in fluid back-and-forth. GPT-5.1 is fast too, but Grok adds more humor and less stiffness. Users pick Grok 65% of the time in tests.
2. Emotional Intelligence
This is huge for real-life use. Grok 4.1 scores 1586 on EQ-Bench, way up from before. It gets feelings better, like a smart friend.
In chats, it shows more empathy. Say you ask about feeling sad after losing a pet. Grok might say, "I'm sorry you're hurting. Pets are family. Want to share a happy memory?" That warms the heart.
It's great for coaches, therapists, or leaders who use AI for support. Compared to GPT-5.1, Grok leads in empathy. GPT-5.1 has personality options like quirky, but Grok feels more heartfelt without tweaks.
3. Better Creativity Than Previous Model
Grok 4.1 jumps to 1722 Elo in creative writing. That's a 600-point boost from Grok-4. Stories and posts come alive now.
Over Grok-4, it's night and day. Old version was okay, but this one crafts fun social media or ads that pop.
Against GPT-5.1, Grok wins in lively output. GPT-5.1 is creative with presets, but Grok's fresh tone makes it stand out for marketing or blogs.
4. 3x Less Mistakes And Hallucinations
Grok 4.1 makes way fewer errors. It's three times less likely to invent facts than older versions. Trained with AI checks, it sticks to truth.
This builds trust for work or research. No more double-checking wild claims.
GPT-5.1 is reliable too, but Grok pulls ahead in tests like biographies. Early users love how solid it feels now.
5. It Comes In Two Modes
Grok 4.1 has Standard mode for fast answers. Great for quick questions.
Then there's Thinking mode for deep dives. It ponders longer for smart reasoning. Tops LMSYS Arena at 1483 Elo here.
Pick based on need. Standard for daily use, Thinking for big ideas.
My Thoughts
In my opinion, it's smart to have the low-tier versions of Grok, ChatGPT, and Claude. Each has strengths.
Grok rocks real-time info and fun. ChatGPT nails customization. Claude excels in careful thinking. Why pick one when you can mix them?
How to Get Grok 4.1 for FREE
Here's the best part: Grok 4.1 is completely free for everyone. No credit card, no catch.
Three ways to access it:
That's it. You're in. Free users get the full Grok 4.1 experience, though paid subscribers get higher usage limits.
Will You Switch To Grok?
Will you try switching to Grok with this update? Or if you're already a Grok user, what do you think of Grok 4.1 so far? Hit reply, I'd love to hear from you!
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