Grok Bot hits 1.0 with Slack channel access and video meetings
11/10/2026 — 11/12, 05:15·2 sources (all)·2 reports (all)
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- Grok Bot has launched its first 1.0 stable release, adding the ability to join Slack channels and take part in video meetings, widening its…
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xAI's Grok Bot can now place phone calls on a user's behalf: it rings a business, speaks with a real person, and reports back what happened. According to a DEV Community report published November 10, 2026, the feature was previewed by xAI head Musk on October 25 and began rolling out in early November. It is available only for US phone numbers at this stage.
To set up a call, the user states who to call and what they want accomplished, and can add rules such as "don't accept a discount." A confirmation card shows the number Grok Bot is about to dial, and the user taps Call to start. During the conversation, a live transcript runs on screen, alongside Take over and End call buttons. If the agent gets stuck, it surfaces a question card asking for input; the user types a reply and the agent speaks it aloud. Per the terms, Grok Bot must identify itself as a virtual assistant when it calls, and calls may be recorded. Users remain responsible for the agent's behavior. The report does not say when or whether the feature will reach numbers outside the US.
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Latest turnAccording to TestingCatalog, the first stable version 1.0 of Grok Bot has been announced, featuring new capabilities to join Slack channels and participate in video calls, expanding its utility in daily workplace collaboration.
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According to TestingCatalog, the first stable version 1.0 of Grok Bot has been announced, featuring new capabilities to join Slack channels and participate in video calls, expanding its utility in daily workplace collaboration.
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According to a DEV Community article, xAI’s Grok Bot can now call businesses on US numbers, talk to a real person, and report back, rolling out in early November. Users can set call rules and take over via a live transcript, but the terms make customers responsible for the agent’s actions.
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