Elon Musk Unveils ‘Scary Smart’ AI Chatbot Grok 3.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has launched Grok 3, the latest version of its AI chatbot, aiming to revolutionize AI-powered interactions and compete with ChatGPT and China’s DeepSeek.
Musk describes Grok 3 as “scary smart,” boasting 10 times the computational power of its predecessor released in August 2024. The AI model has been trained on synthetic data and employs self-correction mechanisms to minimize “hallucinations”—errors where AI misinterprets or fabricates information.
During the Grok 3 launch presentation, Musk stated:
“Grok is built to understand the universe. Our goal is to create an AI that is maximally truth-seeking, even if the truth is sometimes politically inconvenient.”
Initially, Grok 3 will be exclusively available to Premium+ subscribers on X (formerly Twitter) before rolling out to a wider audience. This move is seen as an effort to increase paid subscriptions on X, which Musk acquired in 2022.
With the launch of Grok 3, Musk is once again challenging OpenAI’s ChatGPT, founded in 2015 with his early investment of $45 million. However, after parting ways with OpenAI in 2018, Musk has become one of its most vocal critics, accusing it of moving away from its open-source mission.
Their rivalry escalated recently when OpenAI rejected Musk’s $100 billion buyout proposal to take control of the company.
Musk’s xAI is also facing competition from DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that recently shocked the industry with its high-performance, low-cost AI model, DeepSeek R1. Experts believe that Grok 3’s launch is a strategic move to maintain U.S. dominance in the global AI race.
Musk’s influence in U.S. politics has also grown, as he now leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Donald Trump’s new administration. Critics argue that his dual role as an AI entrepreneur and government advisor creates potential conflicts of interest, particularly in shaping AI regulations.
Meanwhile, xAI is reportedly seeking a $10 billion funding round, which could value the company at $75 billion, signaling strong investor confidence in Musk’s AI ambitions.
What’s Next for Grok 3?
With Grok 3 now entering the market, users and experts are eager to see how it competes with ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and other AI models. Will it live up to Musk’s “scary smart” promise, or will it struggle in an increasingly competitive landscape?
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