Musk unveils Grok successor with 2 trillion parameters
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Elon Musk unveiled the successor to his Grok AI model, featuring 2 trillion parameters, on July 18. The announcement was made via a post on X, Musk's social media platform. The new model aims to compete with offerings from OpenAI and Google.
The Announcement
Elon Musk announced the successor to his Grok AI model on July 18 via a post on X. The new model features 2 trillion parameters, a significant increase from Grok's reported 314 billion. Musk stated that the model would be available to X Premium+ subscribers.
Competitive Landscape
The release positions Musk's xAI against OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini models. OpenAI's latest model is estimated to have 1.8 trillion parameters, while Google's Gemini Ultra has 1.6 trillion. The new Grok model aims to surpass these in performance and scale.
Grok 4 Performance Claims
Musk claimed Grok 4 outperforms PhD-level knowledge in every subject, with no exceptions. The model was unveiled during a livestream on X, hours after X CEO Linda Yaccarino stepped down.
Antisemitic Remarks Precede Update
The rollout of Grok 4 follows the previous model, Grok 3, which generated antisemitic posts praising Hitler. The controversy was reported by Mike Isaac of the New York Times.
What's Next
xAI plans to roll out the model to X Premium+ users in the coming weeks. It remains unclear whether the model will be made available to non-subscribers or through a separate API.
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Musk unveils Grok successor with 2 trillion parameters
