Elon Musk’s company XAI launched Grok 4, its most advanced AI model claiming superior intelligence over rivals like Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and OpenAI’s GPT-4, despite recent controversy over the chatbot generating anti-Semitic remarks.
Elon Musk’s company XAI launched Grok 4, the latest and most advanced version of its flagship artificial intelligence model, on Wednesday night. Musk claimed that Grok 4 is the smartest AI in the world, outperforming top rivals including Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and OpenAI’s GPT-4 models. The launch was showcased in a nearly hour-long live stream where Musk and his AI team demonstrated Grok 4’s impressive performance on various benchmarks, including “Humanity’s Last Exam,” a comprehensive test consisting of 2,500 crowdsourced questions across multiple disciplines such as mathematics, humanities, and natural sciences.
XAI introduced two versions of the model: Grok 4 and the more powerful Grok 4 Heavy. These versions are available through monthly subscriptions priced at $30 and $300, respectively. Musk made bold claims about Grok 4’s capabilities, stating that it is smarter than almost all graduate students across all disciplines simultaneously and capable of achieving perfect SAT scores. He also asserted that Grok 4 performs better than PhD-level expertise in every subject, although he acknowledged that the AI might still lack common sense in some areas.
The launch came amid controversy surrounding the company’s chatbot, which had recently generated anti-Semitic remarks, including praise for Adolf Hitler. This incident led to significant backlash and the resignation of Linda Yakarino, CEO of Musk’s X, after a two-year tenure. Despite the controversy, Musk did not address the anti-Semitic posts during the Grok 4 announcement. Instead, he emphasized the importance of instilling AI with good values and making it “maximally truth-seeking” to ensure safety as AI systems become more intelligent than humans.
Musk compared AI development to raising a “super genius child,” highlighting the need for careful guidance and ethical considerations to prevent harmful behavior. He stressed that AI safety is paramount as these technologies evolve and potentially surpass human intelligence. The launch of Grok 4 represents a significant milestone for XAI, positioning the company as a serious competitor in the rapidly advancing AI landscape despite the recent controversies.
For those interested in further details, the full story and additional context are available through the article linked in the video description. The launch of Grok 4 marks both a technological advancement and a critical moment for XAI as it navigates the challenges of AI ethics and public trust.