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| Elon Musk Unleashes Grok 3 |
"Grok 3 has very powerful reasoning capabilities," Musk announced during a video call at the World Government Summit in Dubai. "In the tests that we've done thus far, Grok 3 is outperforming anything that's been released."
This development positions xAI as a formidable competitor to established AI giants like OpenAI and Google's Alphabet. Interestingly, Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but departed in 2018 due to strategic differences. Since then, OpenAI has transitioned towards a for-profit model to attract substantial investments for AI advancements.
In a surprising turn, Musk and a consortium of investors recently proposed a $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI's nonprofit assets. This move aims to prevent OpenAI's complete shift to a for-profit entity, a transition Musk has legally challenged. The lawsuit seeks to halt OpenAI's restructuring plans, emphasizing the importance of maintaining its original nonprofit mission.
Beyond the corporate arena, Musk shared his perspectives on global affairs during the summit. He advocated for a more isolationist approach, suggesting that the U.S. should "mind its own business" and reduce international interventions. On domestic policy, Musk proposed a staggering $1 trillion cut in government spending, predicting that such a measure would bring inflation down to zero between 2025 and 2026.
As the tech world eagerly anticipates the release of Grok 3, Musk's strategic maneuvers underscore his commitment to steering the future of artificial intelligence and influencing broader socio-economic policies.