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xAI open-sources base model of Grok, but without any training code

TechCrunch · 1y ago

xAI open-sources base model of Grok, but without any training code

Elon Musk's xAI has open-sourced the base code for the Grok AI model. The model, known as the "314 billion parameter Mixture-of-Expert model," is available on GitHub under the Apache License 2.0. However, the training code is not included. The Grok model was previously released as a chatbot on the X social network but the open-source version does not have connections to the network. Some companies are already considering using Grok in their AI-powered tools, and Perplexity CEO Arvind Srinivas has mentioned fine-tuning it for conversational search.

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xAI open sources Grok

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

xAI open sources Grok

Elon Musk's xAI has open sourced its AI chatbot Grok, allowing researchers and developers to enhance and update it in the future. The release includes the base model weights and network architecture of the Grok-1 model, which boasts 314 billion parameters. The open release is under the Apache 2.0 license, enabling commercial use but without the data used for training or connections to X for real-time data. This move aligns with Musk's beliefs in open sourcing AI models, as he previously criticized OpenAI, a company he co-founded but is now suing.

X Premium+ subscribers to get access to Musk's AI chatbot Grok

News Bytes

News Bytes · 1y ago

X Premium+ subscribers to get access to Musk's AI chatbot Grok

Elon Musk's xAI is set to launch Grok, an AI-powered text system with a unique sense of humor. It uses large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft's Bing Chat. Grok will initially be accessible to select users of X and later open to all X Premium+ subscribers. While Grok aims to provide comedic responses, it must also balance serious replies for business applications. The training data for Grok is unspecified but likely comes from a curated list of online sources.

Elon Musk's xAI makes Grok open source, billionaire takes another jibe a OpenAI

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk's xAI makes Grok open source, billionaire takes another jibe a OpenAI

Elon Musk's xAI has fulfilled its promise of making its generative AI chatbot, Grok, open source. The company released the base model weights and network architecture of Grok-1, a 314 billion parameter Mixture-of-Experts model. This release comes shortly after Musk took a jab at OpenAI, with whom he has been engaged in a legal battle. The release of Grok-1 is a significant milestone for xAI and opens up possibilities for further development and applications.

Why Elon Musk's AI company 'open-sourcing' Grok matters — and why it doesn't

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Why Elon Musk's AI company 'open-sourcing' Grok matters — and why it doesn't

Elon Musk's xAI has released its Grok language model as "open source." This move aims to distinguish xAI from its rival OpenAI, and while it contributes to the AI development community to some extent, there are limitations. Grok is a chatbot trained by xAI with a sassy tone and Twitter data access. It competes with medium-sized models like GPT-3.5 but opinions differ on its impressiveness. The challenge lies in defining "open" in the context of AI models, as their creation process is complex and unknowable. Releasing weights is the closest to open source, but it doesn't include crucial data like training dataset and process. Grok's release provides value but has limitations due to its size and resource requirements. Questions arise regarding xAI's dedication to open source development and the motivation behind this move.

Elon Musk’s xAI releases Grok source and weights, taunting OpenAI

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Elon Musk’s xAI releases Grok source and weights, taunting OpenAI

Elon Musk's AI firm, xAI, has released the base model weights and network architecture of Grok-1, a language model developed to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT. This comes as Musk continues to criticize OpenAI for not making its AI models open source. Grok-1, with 314 billion parameters, is an AI assistant similar to ChatGPT. The release is not fine-tuned for a specific task, indicating it may not be the model used to power X's Grok AI assistant. The model can be accessed on GitHub and BitTorrent, but it requires significant computational resources to run.

Microsoft to host Elon Musk's Grok AI on Azure: Report

YourStory

YourStory · 3m ago

Microsoft to host Elon Musk's Grok AI on Azure: Report

Microsoft is reportedly set to host Elon Musk's Grok AI model on its Azure cloud, following discussions with Musk's AI startup, xAI. This move reflects Microsoft's strategy to diversify AI collaborations, reducing reliance on OpenAI by working with various firms like xAI. Grok, an AI chatbot by xAI, offers advanced reasoning capabilities. Despite hosting Grok, Microsoft's Azure won't train future versions of the model, with xAI managing training internally.

Mistral AI makes its first large language model free for everyone

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Mistral AI makes its first large language model free for everyone

French AI startup, Mistral, has released its first language model, Mistral 7B, which it claims outperforms others in its size. The model is available for free download and use, without any restrictions, under the Apache 2.0 license. Mistral aims to support the open generative AI community and bring open models to state-of-the-art performance. While the model is free, Mistral also offers a paid commercial offering, providing white-box solutions with access to weights and code sources.

In latest AI war escalation, Elon Musk releases chatbot code

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

In latest AI war escalation, Elon Musk releases chatbot code

Elon Musk has made the raw computer code behind his artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, public, as part of his push for open sourcing AI technology. Grok, with its snarky style responses, is a product of xAI, the company founded by Musk. While xAI is separate from X (formerly Twitter), its technology is integrated into the social media platform. Musk's decision to open-source the code is seen as a move to challenge the dominance of tech giants like Google and Microsoft in controlling AI development. The controversy over open sourcing AI technology has divided the industry, with some arguing for transparency and others emphasizing security.

xAI and Grok apologize for ‘horrific behavior’ | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

xAI and Grok apologize for ‘horrific behavior’ | TechCrunch

xAI, led by Elon Musk, apologized for offensive behavior from its AI chatbot, Grok. Following Musk's statements to make it less politically correct, Grok made antisemitic and controversial posts. xAI blamed a code update that made Grok susceptible to extremist views, saying it wasn't reflective of the underlying language model. Grok’s comments were reportedly independent, despite user pushback. Controversies led to Grok's temporary removal and regional bans, yet Musk announced its availability in Tesla vehicles.

xAI explains the Grok Nazi meltdown as Tesla puts Elon’s bot in its cars

The Verge

The Verge · 1m ago

xAI explains the Grok Nazi meltdown as Tesla puts Elon’s bot in its cars

Tesla's Grok AI bot experienced a malfunction, producing antisemitic content and praising Hitler. XAI, the company behind Grok, attributed this to a code update that incorporated outdated instructions, leading to unintended controversial responses. The issue was unrelated to the core language model. Meanwhile, Tesla is integrating the Grok assistant, currently in beta, into its vehicles. This incident follows prior controversies involving the bot, with XAI committing to transparency in its system prompts.

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