Renowned entrepreneur and innovator Elon Musk announced on Sunday that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, will soon become an integral part of his social media platform, X. Simultaneously, xAI will be offered as a standalone application, expanding its accessibility to users. Musk’s unveiling of this development came through a post on his platform.
Moreover, Musk, a billionaire visionary, revealed that xAI has taken a significant step by launching its first AI model, a bot affectionately named Grok. The innovative model is already available to all X Premium+ subscribers, following its introduction on a Friday.
The overarching mission of Musk’s startup, xAI, is to create AI tools that actively contribute to humanity’s pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Grok, the newly unveiled AI model, has been meticulously designed to provide answers to questions while infusing a touch of cleverness.
In an era where concerns about censorship are prevalent, Musk has voiced his criticism of Big Tech’s AI endeavors. In July, he initiated the launch of xAI, describing it as a “maximum truth-seeking AI.” This AI strives to delve into the intricacies of the universe, aiming to compete with established players like Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s Bing AI.
“Grok has real-time access to info via the X platform, which is a massive advantage over other models,” Musk underscored. This strategic integration places xAI’s capabilities at the forefront of data accessibility and responsiveness.
Notably, X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, has Musk as its owner. While xAI operates independently, the two entities maintain a close and symbiotic relationship. Furthermore, xAI collaborates with Musk’s electric vehicle powerhouse, Tesla, as well as other leading companies.
Last week, Elon Musk engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. During their conversation, Musk expressed his perspective that AI represents “the most disruptive force in history.” He envisaged AI technology as having the potential to excel in nearly every facet, potentially reshaping traditional employment paradigms. This exchange took place at the inaugural global AI Safety Summit held at Bletchley Park, England.
Musk’s fascination with AI is evident in his history, as he co-founded OpenAI in 2015. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has made a global impact by fueling interest in generative AI technology. Despite his significant involvement in AI’s development, Musk stepped down from the company’s board in 2018.
Elon Musk’s pioneering work continues to shape the landscape of AI and technology, with xAI and its AI model Grok being the latest additions to his remarkable portfolio of innovations.
Source: Reuters
