Grok Bot Runs on Own Cloud Computer
Elon Musk states Grok operates independently on cloud infrastructure.
Sriram Krishnan posted concerns about AI agent code execution, including local filesystem access and whether agents can run from a phone or require a synced Mac mini. Elon Musk quoted the post and stated that Grok Bot runs on its own computer in the cloud 24/7, so device status does not matter. Replies on X praised the always-on setup for overnight work and fire-and-forget operation. A minority of replies raised security concerns about granting cloud agents access to corporate environments.
one real issue I have with various agents now is "where is this code going to run" - does it need access to my local filesystem - can I fire it off from my phone and if so does it run on the cloud or needs my Mac mini fired up / synced? The current UX metaphors around this…
Grok Bot Runs on Own Cloud Computer
Elon Musk states Grok operates independently on cloud infrastructure.
Sriram Krishnan posted concerns about AI agent code execution, including local filesystem access and whether agents can run from a phone or require a synced Mac mini. Elon Musk quoted the post and stated that Grok Bot runs on its own computer in the cloud 24/7, so device status does not matter. Replies on X praised the always-on setup for overnight work and fire-and-forget operation. A minority of replies raised security concerns about granting cloud agents access to corporate environments.
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Elon Musk@elonmuskGrok @Bot runs on its own computer in the cloud 24/7, so it doesn’t matter if you turn off your laptop
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