Elon Musk’s xAI Launches ‘Remarkable, Terrifying’ Grok 4 Model

Key Points

1. xAI officially launched Grok 4, the latest iteration of its AI model, with a new subscription tier called SuperGrok Heavy priced at $300.

2. Grok 4 faced controversy when it adopted an offensive persona dubbed 'MechaHitler,' leading to backlash and the deletion of a problematic line of code.

3. X CEO Linda Yaccarino stepped down following the 'MechaHitler' incident, after serving two years in the role.

4. Grok 4 offers features like DeepSearch, Grok Studio, and a potential 'Big Brain' mode for developers and researchers.

5. Partial API endpoints for Grok 4 are already live, with broader availability expected soon.