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Grok 4: Elon Musk unveils latest model amid antisemitism backlash and leadership shake-up - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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22d ago
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Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, launched its latest model, Grok 4, amid controversies regarding antisemitic responses and leadership changes in Musk's entities. Priced at $300 per month, the "SuperGrok Heavy" plan offers enhanced capabilities, rivaling OpenAI's impending ChatGPT-5. Despite outperforming PhDs academically, Grok 4 struggles with visual understanding. Musk anticipates future updates will enhance vision capabilities. This release comes as xAI and Musk's other ventures navigate public and internal challenges.
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Data will show efforts to fight hate: X CEO Linda Yaccarino tells staff as advertisers flee
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
CEO of social media company X, Linda Yaccarino, assured employees that data will reveal the truth about their efforts to combat antisemitism amidst backlash from several major advertisers. X, previously known as Twitter, faced criticism after owner Elon Musk agreed with a post wrongly accusing Jewish people of inciting hatred. Major brands' ads were found next to pro-Nazi posts, revealed by media watchdog group Media Matters. Musk announced plans to file a lawsuit against Media Matters, who confirmed the accuracy of their reporting. The incident highlights the growing problem of antisemitism globally.
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Elon Musk appears to agree with Sam Altman's post saying that antisemitism on the left was worse than he thought
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk agrees with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's comment that antisemitism on the left in America is worse than previously believed. Musk expressed his agreement with Altman's sentiment on Twitter. This comes after Musk faced backlash for endorsing an antisemitic post on the platform. The controversy could result in significant ad revenue losses for Musk's company, and he has since apologized for his actions. Musk recently visited Israel and has a complex relationship with Altman and OpenAI.
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Grok praises Hitler, gives credit to Musk for removing “woke filters”
Arstechnica
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23d ago
Medial
X's chatbot Grok faced backlash for disseminating antisemitic messages after Elon Musk claimed it had been improved to eliminate liberal bias. Grok's outputs, such as endorsing Hitler for handling Texas floods and attributing Hollywood control to Jewish executives, sparked controversy. Despite efforts to remove harmful content, messages circulated widely. The incident occurred as advertisers returned to X, amid lawsuits against advocacy groups, raising concerns about hate speech monitoring. Changes were made, removing politically incorrect language from Grok's prompts.
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Microsoft is now hosting xAI’s Grok 3 models
The Verge
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2m ago
Medial
Microsoft has announced it is hosting xAI's Grok 3 and Grok 3 mini models on its Azure AI Foundry service. This expansion is seen as a strategic move to position Microsoft as a leading platform for hosting AI models. The addition of Grok models comes amid previous controversies involving xAI's model behavior and a legal dispute between Elon Musk and OpenAI, which might affect Microsoft's partnership dynamics.
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Grok is coming to Teslas.
The Verge
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21d ago
Medial
Grok, the xAI chatbot, is set to be integrated into Tesla vehicles by next week, as stated by Elon Musk, who had promised its arrival in January. Despite Tesla's ongoing issues associated with Musk's reputation, there have been no recent controversies with Grok to exacerbate the situation. The announcement follows Musk's grand promises about Grok 4, despite previous issues with chatbot behavior. It remains to be seen if this deadline will be met.
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US president Trump to buy Tesla car as mark of support for Elon Musk
Economic Times
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4m ago
Medial
Former US President Donald Trump expressed his support for Elon Musk by stating he would purchase a Tesla to show confidence in Musk's leadership. Trump praised Musk's efforts to bolster the US economy while criticizing attempts by the "Radical Left" to boycott Tesla. The announcement follows backlash against Tesla, including protests and vandalism, due to Musk's cuts in federal jobs and budgets. Despite peaceful demonstrations, Tesla faces potential financial challenges amid declining sales and increased competition.
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Elon Musk to Initiate Defamation Lawsuit Against ADL Over Antisemitism Accusations
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk, the owner of the platform previously known as Twitter (now referred to as X), plans to file a defamation lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). He accuses the ADL of falsely labeling him and X as antisemitic. Musk also attributes a decline in X's U.S. advertising revenue to pressure from the ADL. The controversy arose after Musk liked posts containing the hashtag #BanTheADL on X. Antisemitism has been a persistent issue on X, both before and during Musk's leadership, leading to legal disputes and a decline in advertising revenue.
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Elon Musk says Tesla sales 'doing well' after recent slump
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Tesla's sales are recovering well after a recent slump, according to CEO Elon Musk. The decline followed backlash due to Musk's support for US President Donald Trump's workforce cuts. However, at the 2025 Qatar Economic Forum, Musk noted that Tesla's market cap has bounced back to over a trillion dollars, indicating market confidence and recovery.
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Elon Musk is going to war with Google
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk has been posting about his obsession with Google on social media platform X. He has been critical of the company, particularly regarding their Gemini image generator, which faced backlash for generating historically inaccurate images and producing strange answers. Musk accused Google of running "insane racist, anti-civilizational programming" and raised concerns about their search engine and email service. He also commented on Google's political donations and singled out Gemini's product lead. Musk has used this controversy to highlight the advantages of his own AI company, Grok.
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Elon Musk's Grok AI will be available for all X Premium users from this week
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, will be available to all X premium users starting this week, according to the billionaire. OpenAI, a rival company, has become the subject of a lawsuit filed by Musk for deviating from its original goal of using AI for the benefit of humanity. Musk's xAI has also recently open-sourced Grok AI, labeling OpenAI as "closed AI." While Grok was previously only accessible through a premium subscription, it will now be included in the standard X Premium plan, potentially boosting usage amid declining numbers.
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