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Grok for pathology

The model from xAI, integrated into X, distinguished by real-time access to live X posts and web data.

Not specifically recommended

Grok is not on our list for pathology. Usable for general work, but first look at the options we recommend for pathology.

GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data: EU hosting possible, no training on your data for business use, and self-hosting available. Caution applies to a model with a documented problem, such as an investigation by a regulator. How we measure
GDPR: Caution
QualityQuality from blind duels on LMArena: users choose between two anonymous answers. A difference of about 20 points is noticeable, a few points is noise. How we measure
1471Elo, independent
Editorial scoreOur own assessment on 10 of suitability for professional work, price and privacy. This is a judgement, not a measurement; that is why it always sits alongside the Elo. How we measure
7,8
Entry price
$10 / month
Full GDPR check

What Grok does in pathology

Core tasks in pathology
  • Digitising and managing tissue slides in an image management system (scanners, LIMS, archive)
  • Detecting and grading cancer on H&E slides (e.g. Gleason score, mitotic counting, tumour size)
  • Counting and quantifying biomarkers in IHC stains (HER2, ER/PR, Ki-67, PD-L1)
  • Monitoring slide quality, prioritising cases and providing a second read as quality control
Where Grok excels
  • Real-time X/Twitter and web data
  • DeepSearch research agent
  • Strong in coding and factual accuracy
  • Large context window, low API price

Grok carries a concrete GDPR concern. No EU hosting, and training is switched on by default (opt-out). Less suitable for confidential or regulated data. Weigh this heavily before using it in pathology.

Confidentiality and GDPR

GDPR: Caution

You process special category personal data (health) and sometimes data for genetic research. Software for diagnostic use is an in vitro diagnostic medical device: check whether the algorithm is CE-marked under the IVDR for your exact application and tissue type. Many apps are 'research use only'. Choose providers with ISO 27001 and ISO 13485, a data processing agreement and clear data location (EU hosting or on-premise). Also ask whether your slides are used to train models. Under the EU AI Act, medical AI falling under the IVDR is classed as high-risk. Validate every algorithm locally on your own scanner and stains before using it in routine practice.

No EU data residency; data goes to the US under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. X/Grok uses public posts and conversations for training by default, with opt-out. Subject of GDPR investigation by the Irish DPC.

Rule of thumb Use the business variant with a data processing agreement, and keep a human in the loop for decisions that matter.
Caution no EU hosting, and training is on by default (opt-out). Less suitable for confidential or regulated data.

Prices

SuperGrok Lite$10 / monthEntry-level subscription
Free$0Limited use
SuperGrok~$30 / monthGenerous usage
API$2.00 / 1M in$6.00 / 1M out (Grok 4.7, <200K tokens)

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Professional tools on Grok

We don't know of a professional tool for pathology that publicly runs on Grok.

Questions about Grok for pathology

Is Grok suitable for pathology?
Not specifically. Grok is not on our list for pathology; it is broadly usable, but first look at the options we recommend for pathology. Keep a professional in the loop for every use.
May I put confidential data into Grok?
You process special category personal data (health) and sometimes data for genetic research. Software for diagnostic use is an in vitro diagnostic medical device: check whether the algorithm is CE-marked under the IVDR for precisely your application and tissue type. Many apps are only 'research use only'. Choose providers with ISO 27001 and ISO 13485, a data processing agreement and clear data location (EU hosting or on-premise). Also ask whether your slides are used to train models. Under the AI Act, medical AI that falls under the IVDR is classed as high-risk. Validate every algorithm locally on your own scanner and stains before using it in routine practice. No EU data residency; data goes to the US under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. X/Grok uses public posts and conversations for training by default, with an opt-out. Subject of a GDPR investigation by the Irish DPC.
How much does Grok cost?
There's SuperGrok Lite ($10 / month), Free ($0), SuperGrok (~$30 / month), API ($2.00 / 1M in). Check current prices on the official site.
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