Elon Musk, the tech titan behind xAI, is gearing up to unveil the newest version of his artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok-1.5. This upgraded chatbot is set to make its debut on Musk's social media platform, X, next week. Musk himself announced this exciting development in a post on X on Friday.
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In his announcement, Musk expressed confidence in Grok 2, stating that it would surpass current AI standards in all aspects. He mentioned that the development of Grok 2 is currently underway.
According to a statement released by xAI on Thursday, Grok-1.5, an improved iteration of the original Grok chatbot, will soon be accessible to early testers and existing Grok users on X. This release marks a significant step forward in xAI's efforts to enhance user experience and functionality.
Earlier this month, Musk revealed plans to make Grok open-source, signaling a shift in strategy. This decision came shortly after Musk filed a lawsuit against Microsoft-backed OpenAI, alleging that the organization had deviated from its original non-profit mission in favor of a profit-oriented approach.
Musk's xAI venture is aimed at competing with industry giants like OpenAI and Alphabet's Google. Launched last year, xAI continues to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence technology, with Grok-1.5 being the latest addition to its innovative lineup.
