Elon Musk Unveils Plans to Open-Source His AI Chatbot, Grok
Introduction: Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, plans to open-source its chatbot, Grok, rival to ChatGPT.
xAI will release Grok’s code publicly, following Musk’s advocacy for open-source technology.
Grok offers real-time data access and uninhibited opinions without adherence to “politically correct” norms.
Customers can access Grok through x’s $16 monthly subscription.
Musk criticized OpenAI for shifting focus towards profitability for Microsoft and moving away from open-source principles.
Lawsuit between Musk and OpenAI sparks debates over the value of open-source AI amongst technologists and investors.
Conclusion: With the upcoming open-sourcing of Grok, xAI joins other companies like Meta and Mistral in making their chatbot codes accessible to the public.
