Create Source-Checked Content with Grok

What you’ll learn

Use Grok to explore a current topic, research it, and draft content in your voice. Add an image or short clip, then verify the facts and sources before publishing.

Key steps

1. 1

   Find a topic people are discussing.

   Ask which topics in your field are receiving unusual engagement on X right now. Review the posts and choose a topic relevant to your audience. Popularity is a starting point for research, not proof that a claim is true.

2. 2

   Research the topic with citations.

   Request a DeepSearch analysis with specific questions. The example asks about AI-agent tools, their promises, user results, and the gap between them. Open citations and separate company claims from individual experiences; check that the sources support your intended points.

3. 3

   Set your voice and draft an introduction.

   Use custom instructions to specify a conversational tone and a clear point of view. Give the topic and angle, then request an introduction. Keep uncertainty where the evidence requires it rather than removing every qualification.

4. 4

   Develop and revise the main points.

   Ask for three concrete examples drawn from the earlier research. Request changes to tone or wording until the draft fits your voice. Verify numbers and examples against their sources before using them.

5. 5

   Create a supporting visual.

   Open Imagine, select image, and choose an aspect ratio. The demonstration uses 16:9 and describes a robot at a desk, its surroundings, lighting, and art style. Review the generated choices and select a suitable image; label illustrative AI imagery when it could be mistaken for a real event.

6. 6

   Try a short clip and review the complete piece.

   Switch to video and describe the subject, movement, and whether you want a loop. Check the clip for visual mistakes. Review the final text and visual together for factual accuracy, appropriate rights, and consistency before publishing.