Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has officially launched Grok-3, a next-generation AI chatbot designed to rival major players like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. It’s integrated into X and offers users cutting-edge conversational AI capabilities. With the release of this new model, Musk is doubling down on his belief in open-source AI while competing against some of the biggest tech giants in the industry.
xAI got started in 2023 with a focus on building safe and truthful AI. Unlike previous iterations, Grok-3 is reportedly a large multimodal model (LMM), meaning it can process and generate both text and images, similar to OpenAI’s GPT-4 Turbo and Google’s Gemini 1.5.
One thing that sets Grok AI apart from the other AI chatbots is its integration with X, which allows for access to real-time social media data. This data can be important in fields including news, finance, and sports, where timely information is critical.
xAI is taking a “pro-free speech” stance with Grok-3, which aligns with Musk’s push for AI, which doesn’t suppress controversial or politically sensitive topics, making it a good choice for those looking for unmoderated responses.
Availability and pricing
Grok-3 is available as part of X Premium+, and you can access it directly from the program.
Pricing for X Premium+ currently stands at $16 per month, which includes access to exclusive features that go beyond just Grok-3 and aligns with Musk’s goal of creating an “everything app” where users can interact with AI, conduct financial transactions, and engage in social media conversations.
While xAI is still in its early stages, Grok-3’s release shows that it is serious about competing in the generative AI space, and with Elon Musk involved, it will receive significant attention from investors, tech enthusiasts, and AI researchers.
The next steps for Grok will likely involve enhanced training datasets, improved multimodal capabilities, and potential hardware optimizations leveraging Tesla’s expertise in AI chips. It wouldn’t be surprising if Grok-4 or Grok-5 eventually became significant players in the AI industry.
FAQ
Who can use Grok-3?
Grok-3 is available to X Premium+ subscribers, so you will need to have an X account and a paid subscription to access the chatbot.
Is Grok-3 open-source?
Elon Musk has expressed his support for open-source AI, and some versions of Grok have come out as open-source models. However, the latest version, Grok-3, has not yet been fully open-sourced.
Does Grok-3 support images and videos?
Grok-3 is reportedly a large multimodal model (LMM), meaning it can process text and images. However, its exact capabilities are still being tested.
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