We tried out xAI's Grok chatbot while driving a Tesla in NYC. Here's what happened.
Not a lab demo. Grok is already live in Teslas on NYC streets—here's what actually happens when you let an AI chatbot distract you at 60 mph.
Why it matters
Tesla is shipping Grok integration into production vehicles, surfacing real-world deployment risks and use-case validation for in-car AI assistants—a critical test of whether conversational AI can safely operate in high-distraction environments.
The key facts
10 to knowGrok integrated into Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Live deployment in Tesla Model Y vehicles
New York City real-world testing environment
In-vehicle chatbot interaction during active driving
Safety and usability implications of AI in automotive context
Grok chatbot integrated into Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Real-world deployment test in NYC driving conditions
Live in-vehicle AI interaction during active driving
Tesla Model Y platform used for integration
Published April 25, 2026 — live deployment phase
Go to the source
CNBC Technologycnbc.com
Publisher excerpt: CNBC takes a ride with a Tesla Model Y owner in New York City to see how he uses Grok and how it integrates into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised).