Elon Musk’s xAI Launches Agentic Coding Model With GitHub, Wind Partners

Elon Musk's AI company xAI has launched grok-code-fast-1, a fast and economical agentic coding model designed to autonomously perform coding tasks. The model will be offered free for a limited time with select launch partners such as GitHub Copilot and Windsurf, aiming to provide a cost-effective alternative in a competitive market dominated by Microsoft and OpenAI. Microsoft has already integrated AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot, with CEO Satya Nadella noting that AI writes 20 to 30% of Microsoft’s code, while OpenAI's Codex is available to ChatGPT Plus users. xAI emphasizes grok-code-fast-1’s ability to deliver strong performance in a compact form factor, targeting everyday coding needs efficiently. Additionally, xAI has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI alleging a conspiracy to suppress competition in the AI industry. This move signals Musk's intent to carve out a niche in the rapidly growing field of AI-powered coding assistants.