Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has unveiled its highly anticipated new artificial intelligence model, Grok 3, which the company claims outperforms competitors such as OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek in key areas like math, science, and coding. The announcement came during a live presentation on Monday, where Musk and three xAI engineers discussed the capabilities and advancements of the new AI model.
Musk explained that Grok 3 has been developed with more than 10 times the computing power of its predecessor, Grok 2, and that the pre-training for the model was completed in early January, positioning it as one of the most advanced AI systems in the world. The model’s improvements are largely due to the use of cutting-edge technology, and Musk emphasized its superiority over other AI models, particularly in benchmarks related to mathematical and scientific problem-solving, as well as coding tasks.
The name “Grok 3” is derived from a term used in Robert Heinlein’s science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land, reflecting Musk’s vision of creating an AI that deeply understands and interacts with the world. Musk confidently declared that Grok 3 is now the “smartest AI on Earth,” continuing to push the narrative that xAI is leading the race in artificial intelligence development.
In addition to Grok 3, xAI introduced Deep Search, a next-generation search engine designed to completely transform how users perform online queries. Deep Search aims to offer more accurate, context-aware search results, potentially revolutionizing the way information is retrieved and interpreted across the internet. This new feature reflects Musk’s broader ambitions to integrate AI into a variety of sectors and improve the way we interact with digital technologies.
Grok 3 is initially available to premium X subscribers, with plans for broader access via separate subscriptions for its web and mobile app versions. This will allow users to experience the advanced capabilities of Grok 3, including its applications in business, research, and personal use. The xAI team indicated that more features and use cases will be rolled out in the coming months as the model becomes more refined.
Meanwhile, DeepSeek, which caused a stir in January, continues to make waves in the AI industry. The Chinese AI startup has positioned itself as a more cost-effective alternative to competitors like OpenAI and xAI, claiming that its models offer powerful performance at a fraction of the cost. This has sparked competition, with US companies eager to demonstrate that the Chinese model cannot match the sophistication and capabilities of Western-developed AI systems. Musk’s announcement of Grok 3 serves as a direct challenge to DeepSeek’s claims, setting the stage for an ongoing rivalry between US and Chinese AI technologies.
As the AI arms race heats up, both Grok 3 and DeepSeek are poised to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence, offering a glimpse into the future of smart, autonomous systems that could revolutionize industries across the globe.
