SpaceXAI's Grok Bot turns agents into persistent digital coworkers that can operate your apps for $120-per-month
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A $120/month persistent agent that can operate across your existing SaaS stack is a direct shot at the “copilot” layer—automation is moving from suggestions inside tools to cross-app execution. If you run ops-heavy teams, start by identifying 1–2 workflows where a 24/7 agent could own the keyboard and measure error tolerance before scaling.
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