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Elon Musk launches Grok 1.5 Vision: What is it and can it compete with GPT-4, Gemini 1.5 Pro
15Apr By adminNo Comments
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Elon Musk launches Grok 1.5 Vision: What is it and can it compete with GPT-4, Gemini 1.5 Pro

[ad_1] Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, has recently introduced an upgraded version of its Grok 1.5 model – the Grok 1.5 Vision. This new model integrates computer vision capabilities, allowing it to interpret visual content and respond to questions about images. This development comes shortly after OpenAI presented its GPT-4 model, which also boasts computer vision features.xAI announced this upgrade through their official X account (formerly Twitter), sharing insights into the model's capabilities via a blog post. While the core features of Grok 1.5 remain consistent with this updated version, the added vision capabilities promise to open new horizons in AI interaction with the real world. Also read: Apple to give a major AI boost with iOS 18 update: Check what AI features your iPhone may...
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Tesla’s Musk predicts AI will be smarter than the smartest human next year
9Apr By adminNo Comments
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Tesla’s Musk predicts AI will be smarter than the smartest human next year

[ad_1] Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday predicted development of artificial intelligence that was smarter than the smartest human probably by next year, or by 2026.In a wide-ranging interview on X spaces that suffered multiple technology glitches, Musk also told Norway wealth fund CEO Nicolai Tangen that AI was constrained by the availability of electricity and that the next version of Grok, the AI chatbot from his xAI startup, was expected to be trained by May. "If you define AGI (artificial general intelligence) as smarter than the smartest human, I think it's probably next year, within two years," Musk said when asked about the timeline for development of AGI. The billionaire, who also co-founded OpenAI, said a lack of advanced chips was hampering the training of Grok's version 2 model....
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X expands access to Grok chatbot for premium subscribers amidst competition
6Apr By adminNo Comments
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X expands access to Grok chatbot for premium subscribers amidst competition

[ad_1] Social media platform X is expanding access to xAI's Grok chatbot, now offering it to Premium tier subscribers. Following Elon Musk's recent announcement regarding the broader availability of the service to paid users, the company has outlined that only Premium and Premium+ subscribers will have the privilege of engaging with the chatbot in specific regions.Previously, Grok was exclusively accessible to Premium+ users, who paid either $16 monthly or a $168 annual subscription fee. However, with the latest update, users subscribed at the $8 per month tier can now utilise the chatbot's features, according to a report by Techcrunch.  Also read: Apple updates App Store guidelines to welcome retro game emulators globally: Full details Users Can Engage Grok in Regular or Fun ModeGrok o...
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Musk’s xAI to launch improved version of chatbot
29Mar By adminNo Comments
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Musk’s xAI to launch improved version of chatbot

[ad_1] Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI said on Thursday it will launch an enhanced version of its chatbot Grok.The new version, called Grok-1.5, will be made available to early testers and existing Grok users on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in the coming days, xAI said in a statement. The startup said one of the most notable improvements in the new version is its performance in coding and math-related tasks. Seeking an alternative to Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Alphabet's Google, Musk launched xAI last year to create what he said would be a "maximum truth-seeking AI".In December, the startup rolled out Grok for Premium subscribers of X.Earlier this month, Musk said xAI would open-source Grok, days after the billionaire had sued OpenAI for allegedly...
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Musk’s xAI to enable chatbot Grok for all premium subscribers of X
27Mar By adminNo Comments
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Musk’s xAI to enable chatbot Grok for all premium subscribers of X

[ad_1] Elon Musk said on Tuesday artificial intelligence startup xAI's chatbot, Grok, will be enabled for all premium subscribers of social media platform X, formerly Twitter.He announced it in a post on X, without revealing any more details. Previously, the chatbot was available only to Premium subscribers. As more advertisers move away from the microblogging platform, the billionaire has stressed reducing the company's reliance on advertising and has turned his focus to more attractive subscription plans. Earlier this month, Musk said xAI would open-source Grok, after he sued OpenAI for allegedly abandoning its original mission in favor of a for-profit model.The move could give the public free access to experiment with the code behind the technology and aligns xAI with firms such as M...
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5 things about AI you might have missed today: Elon Musk’s xAI to open-source Grok; AI problems hit manufacturing, more
11Mar By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you might have missed today: Elon Musk’s xAI to open-source Grok; AI problems hit manufacturing, more

[ad_1] AI roundup: Elon Musk's AI startup xAI will open-source OpenAI rival Grok, it has been revealed today. Grok is a chatbot which was announced for X. Now, Musk says he will open-source Grok AI chatbot, which means its source code will be freely available to everyone. In other news, the manufacturing industry is struggling to integrate AI and automation into their business process. Know more about what is happening in the world of AI today.Elon Musk announced that xAI will open-source GrokxAI, Musk's AI startup company has announced it will make its large language model called Grok open-source, according to a Reuters report. Musk also shared a post on X saying, “This week, @xAI will open source Grok.” This comes quickly in the wake of Musk slapping a lawsuit against OpenAI for turni...
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xAI owner Elon Musk launches Grok AI – Here are 10 things you need to know about this chatbot
8Dec By adminNo Comments
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xAI owner Elon Musk launches Grok AI – Here are 10 things you need to know about this chatbot

[ad_1] For months, X (formerly Twitter) users have seen hilarious screenshots of Grok AI patiently, waiting for their turn to come. The generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot with humor and sarcasm is a product of xAI, an AI firm owned by Elon Musk. So far, it was in beta testing and only a select few verified X Premium Plus users, the highest tier of the subscription, had access. But now, Musk has announced the wider roll-out of the chatbot in the US to all X Premium Plus users, bringing the funny and “spicy” AI tool to the general public. With the launch announced, here are 10 things about Grok AI that you should know.10 things about Grok AI that you should know1. Musk, announcing the chatbot on X, posted, “Grok AI (beta) is now rolled out to all 𝕏 Premium+ subscribers in the...
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Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI seeks to raise USD 1 billion funding
7Dec By adminNo Comments
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Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI seeks to raise USD 1 billion funding

[ad_1] Elon Musk's artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has recently disclosed its intention to secure up to a billion dollars in funding, as indicated in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Fox Business reported.The filing on Tuesday by X.AI Corp (dba xAI) outlined a plan to raise USD 1 billion in an equity offering, with more than USD 134 million already successfully raised. The document revealed that the company had entered into a binding agreement for the sale and purchase of the remaining USD 865 million. Responding to a post by Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management on the financing, Elon Musk clarified on Wednesday, saying, "We are not raising money right now." Munster's post suggested that Musk's fundraising efforts were aimed at competing with OpenAI and ...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Google launches Gemini AI model, Nvidia CEO on AI safety, more
6Dec By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: Google launches Gemini AI model, Nvidia CEO on AI safety, more

[ad_1] Today, December 6, was a very important day for the artificial intelligence space. Google has introduced its most advanced artificial intelligence model, a technology capable of crunching different forms of information such as video, audio, and text, called Gemini AI. The company claims that the multimodal AI model is its largest one yet. In other news, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in an interview that he feels achieving AI safety is a reachable goal. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.Google launches Gemini AIGoogle has launched its largest multimodal AI model, Gemini, with three categories — Gemini Ultra, the largest and most capable; Gemini Pro, versatile across various tasks; and Gemini Nano, designed for specific tasks and mobile devices, as per a...
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Elon Musk rolls out Grok chatbot; know what it means and its connection with Mars
6Nov By adminNo Comments
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Elon Musk rolls out Grok chatbot; know what it means and its connection with Mars

[ad_1] Elon Musk's venture into the realm of artificial intelligence has taken a curious turn with the recent unveiling of his latest AI creation, Grok chatbot. While the name may raise eyebrows, it's not entirely unexpected given Musk's penchant for unconventional names, as evinced by his children's unique names. However, there's a deeper meaning behind Grok, and it's intimately tied to Musk's enduring fascination with Mars - the Red Planet. Decoding GrokRenowned tech industry commentator and former Microsoft strategist, Robert Scoble, recently shed light on the significance of Grok by engaging with GPT-4 to decipher its meaning. "Hmm, Elon Musk calls his new AI 'grok.' So what does 'grok' mean?," he posted. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. Fascinatingly, it has emerged the ter...
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