Elon Musk Launches Grok 4 AI Claiming PhD-Level Intelligence

Elon Musk's xAI company has launched Grok 4, its latest AI model, which Musk claims is smarter than almost all graduate students in every academic discipline and can outperform PhD-level experts. Grok 4 features significant advancements, including the ability to analyze images, hold voice conversations with new natural-sounding voices, and utilize multiple AI agents working together in Grok 4 Heavy for improved accuracy and efficiency. The model has been tested on various benchmarks where it outperformed competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. It is offered through a subscription model with prices ranging from $30 to $300 per month, targeting premium users and enterprises. Despite its high cost, Musk emphasizes Grok 4 as a powerful tool that aids human thinking rather than replacing it, while also expressing optimism that it may soon invent new technologies or discover new physics. The rollout of Grok 4 positions xAI as a formidable competitor in the AI space, integrated into Musk's social media platform X.