News Summary

Elon Musk and his xAI team have launched Grok 4, an advanced AI model, touted as the ‘world’s smartest AI.’ During a livestream on July 9, Musk emphasized Grok 4’s superior reasoning, speed, and multimodal capabilities. Grok 4, available for premium X (formerly Twitter) subscribers, was trained on xAI’s Colossus supercomputer. It reportedly excels in academic questions, surpassing PhD levels in all subjects, although it hasn’t yet invented new technologies. The AI model features improved logical reasoning, faster response times, and enhanced multimodal capabilities. Additionally, ‘Grok 4 Code’ targets developers with advanced coding tools, and ‘Grok 4 Voice’ offers a natural-sounding voice assistant. Musk also revealed DeepSearch for real-time web data access, with plans to integrate Grok 4 into Tesla vehicles soon. Grok 4 has achieved top rankings on major benchmark tests, including ARC-AGI-2 and AIME 2025 math exams, showcasing its potential as a leading AI contender.