Is Grok out of compute?
Users report Grok is often offline, even as rivals handle millions of requests daily.
Deep Dive
A Reddit user reports that xAI’s Grok frequently displays a 'heavily used so is not available' error, questioning why an AI they consider one of the least used faces availability issues. The user speculates whether X is draining compute or if there’s a bottleneck.
Key Points
- Grok frequently displays 'heavily used so is not available' errors despite being a low-usage AI model
- Reddit user questions whether the bottleneck is due to limited compute or poor infrastructure
- Contrasts with high-uptime rivals like ChatGPT, suggesting xAI may be undersizing capacity for Grok
Why It Matters
Even niche AI models face compute crunches, risking user loyalty and highlighting scaling pains in the industry.