AI: X.com Launches Grok Language Model
https://x.ai/ xAI @xai @grok @xdaily Nov 5 Announcing Grok! Grok is an AI modeled after the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, so intended to answer almost anything and, far harder, even suggest what questions to ask! Grok is designed to answer questions with a bit of wit and has a rebellious streak, so please don’t use it if you hate humor! A unique and fundamental advantage of Grok is that it has real-time knowledge of the world via the 𝕏 platform. It will also answer spicy questions that are rejected by most other AI systems. Grok is still a very early beta product – the best we could do with 2 months of training – so expect it to improve rapidly with each passing week with your help. Thank you, the xAI Team x.ai
in one of the chats i learned that in machine learning “grok” is the phenomenon whereby, if a model is overtrained for a very long time after the loss bottoms out, it can further generalize far beyond the given dataset, reversing the effects of overfitting. doesn’t sound like it is meant in that sense here.
looks like a competing effort to private api access like openai i don’t know if the below article is reputable but it is where i found this information. it’s notable that how the “bigger” players handle conflicts around things like AI data scraping could shape our future as these years go by. https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/elon-musk-unveils-xai-tool-called-... Elon Musk's xAI tool Grok is ChatGPT clone? Know the big difference Elon Musk’s new AI model Grok will be available to the premium subscribers on the X platform. By: HT TECH Updated on: Nov 05 2023, 13:13 IST View all Images XAI's Grok AI tool has been trained to deny sensitive requests, but as Elon Musk pointed out, do it with a dash of humor. (REUTERS) After ChatGPT stole the AI thunder initially, followed by tools from Google, Microsoft, and others, billionaire Elon Musk, who was initially involved with OpenAI, has rolled out his own artificial intelligence "system" that is available to a limited audience only. Musk's xAI is looking to cover up all the space in the tech world and do that rapidly as it is playing catch up with the rest of the tech world. And for that, he has now unveiled xAI's Grok system. However, even though he was involved in the development of ChatGPT, there is a lot of catching up to do, especially as content creators are cracking down on these AI bots scraping their data. Musk himself has objected to other bots scraping X data. The introduction of ChatGPT had left everyone stunned and a number of other AI chatbots can now be seen on the web. Now, with Musk stepping into this field, the competition is bound to heat up even further. Grok is currently in its Beta phase. It will be available to all the premium members of the X platform, after it comes out of the Beta version. On Saturday, he posted, "As soon as it's out of early beta, xAI's Grok system will be available to all X Premium+ subscribers". However, when it will be made available to the public is not known yet. And since there is a link between Elon Musk and ChatGPT, what better way to look at Grok than by comparing it with that chatbot? Grok AI model vs ChatGPT Elon Musk revealed that this AI model is different from other Large language models. In a post on the X platform, Elon Musk shared that Grok can access the X platform in real time. Musk shared, “Grok has real-time access to info via the X platform, which is a massive advantage over other models.” However, over and on top of that, there is another massive difference that Musk pointed out in his post. He added, "It's also based & loves sarcasm. " And then he added the proviso, "I have no idea who could have guided it this way." Importantly, ChatGPT would have to be asked to respond in a witty manner and would not do so on its own initiative. One massive difference that Musk highlighted was about the kind of questions that Grok will answer or choose not to. According to the image posted by the Tesla tycoon, Grok does not accept sensitive questions. In effect, it will refuse to answer illegal questions. In the image, the AI chatbot was asked for the steps to make cocaine. The chatbot rejected the request by adding sarcasm to the answer, which is quite impressive. Getting into the mood, Musk himself provided a screenshot as an example of this humor. ChatGPT is quite different from this AI model in other aspects too. The initial version of this chatbot was not able to access the internet in real time and it could also not access the latest happenings as its reach was capped. Grok pricing So, what is the cost involved? xAI's Grok system will be accessible to all X Premium subscribers. There are 2 X subscription plans available at the moment. The pricey one is available at $16 per month. It offers an ad-free experience. The plain vanilla subscription is priced at $3 per month. Can you get it? While there is no timeline for the lay public to get it, one user requested access from Musk by saying, "How refreshing. Please grant me access to this. Notably, Musk responded by saying, "Ask, and you shall receive." Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI was launched in July. One more thing! HT Tech is now on WhatsApp Channels! Follow us by clicking the link so you never miss any updates from the world of technology. Click here to join now! Follow HT Tech for the latest tech news and reviews , also keep up with us on Whatsapp channel,Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. For our latest videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel. First Published Date: 05 Nov, 10:53 IST Tags: elon musk NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS Home Tech News 5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI reveals cats’ expressions, AI stirs row over model’s white face, more 5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI reveals cats’ expressions, AI stirs row over model’s white face, more AI Roundup: AI is employed to unlock the meaning of vocal and non-vocal expressions of cats and other creatures. Model says that a designer has uploaded an AI-edited image of herself to make her look white. By: HT TECH Updated on: Nov 04 2023, 23:04 IST Know what’s happening in the AI universe today, November 4. (Pixabay) The weekend is here, and some interesting stories from the world of artificial intelligence have also come to the surface today, November 4. In the first development, a group of researchers are now looking at AI to unlock the vocal and physical cues of a host of animals, with a special emphasis on cats. Scientists believe that AI can help us understand these creatures better. In other news, a Taiwanese American model has accused that a leading designer has uploaded an AI-edited image of her, in an attempt to make her appear white. The allegation raises a question about the malicious usage of AI to promote discrimination and racism. AI to unlock cats' expressions Researchers are looking at AI to decipher the significance of vocal and physical cues exhibited by a variety of animals, a report by The Guardian says. This means the next time you see a cat meow or growl, you will know exactly what it is trying to say. “We could use AI to teach us a lot about what animals are trying to say to us,” Daniel Mills, a professor of veterinary behavioral medicine at the University of Lincoln told The Guardian. Earlier research by Mills has shown that cats exhibit a diverse range of facial expressions during interactions with humans. Additionally, recent findings from researchers have revealed that when interacting with other cats, the feline species uses as many as 276 different facial expressions. It remains to be seen how many of them AI can decipher. Model alleges AI used to make her appear white Taiwanese American model Shereen Wu has accused fashion designer Michael Costello of uploading a digitally altered runway photo to his Instagram, where she appeared as a white woman, reports The Guardian. Costello initially claimed the image was "fan art" from an unspecified source but later took responsibility for sharing it, despite denying any alterations. “I didn't think before resharing it on my Instagram Stories as I was on an emotional rollercoaster, resharing all that I was tagged in,” the statement read. Elon Musk says X premium subscribers will get early access to chatbot Grok Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, will begin offering services of its chatbot Grok to a limited group of users soon, reports ANI. Once xAI is out of the early beta phase, the Grok system will become accessible to all X Premium subscribers, with the initial rollout targeted at a specific user group. Musk posted on X today, and said, “Grok has real-time access to info via the 𝕏 platform, which is a massive advantage over other models. It's also based & loves sarcasm. I have no idea who could have guided it this way”. A New Jersey school's students use AI to create deepfake images of classmate An investigation is currently taking place at a New Jersey high school where students reportedly utilized AI through photo editing apps to generate fake nude images featuring their classmates, according to a report by NBC New York. The inappropriate images, shared in group texts over the summer, have raised concerns and led to an inquiry at Westfield High School. "I always worry about this. I have a daughter, she's beautiful, she's my baby girl — I don't want something like that to happen to her," Rahat Hossain, a parent, told the news agency. Union minister Piyush Goyal says AI can be a game-changer Union Minister Piyush Goyal plans to visit San Francisco to explore opportunities for enhancing economic relations with the US. Additionally, he is set to take part in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) meeting scheduled for November 13-14 in San Francisco. The minister also said that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a game changer in the fight against poverty and taking services to the remotest part of the country. “AI is opening up new opportunities and India can take a quantum leap in that,” he added. Follow HT Tech for the latest tech news and reviews , also keep up with us on Whatsapp channel,Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. For our latest videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel. First Published Date: 04 Nov, 23:03 IST Tags: artificial intelligence NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS Home Tech News Range anxiety? These electric vehicle chargers will come to you Range anxiety? These electric vehicle chargers will come to you A growing array of mobile charging startups could help put drivers at ease. By:BLOOMBERG Updated on: Nov 05 2023, 08:44 IST ZiGGY is a robot charger that drivers will be able to book through an app. It’s one of a number of unique solutions to help bring charging to where it’s not. (EV Safe Charge) The US has about 50,000 public charging stations for electric vehicles, compared to an estimated 145,000 retail locations to purchase fuel for a gas-powered car. That's the prime source of the dreaded charging anxiety — the worry that you could run out of power in the middle of a trip. Not only are current and would-be EV drivers worried about whether they can find charging, they're also concerned charging infrastructure might not work. More than 20% of EV drivers in the US said they have pulled up to a charging station and been unable to charge their vehicle due to equipment malfunction, according to a study from J.D Power, a data analytics company. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. A slew of startups are attempting to solve this problem by developing mobile chargers, from clunky metal boxes on wheels to sleek robots ready to prowl parking lots. While startups are seeing an initial wave of interest from vehicle fleets — which often park where charging infrastructure is unavailable — the technology may become more widespread for everyday drivers in the future. The charging network currently being built out across the US “is the backbone” for drivers ”to feel confident that they can use an electric vehicle to go long distances,” said Alan Jenn, assistant professor at the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis. “Mobile chargers offer a slightly different, slightly nuanced sort of charging experience, and these things are going to find a home somewhere.” EV manufacturer Lightning eMotors has developed a mobile charger called Lightning Mobile, which weighs a whopping 9,900 pounds (4,500 kilograms) and costs more than $300,000. Not exactly what one might consider “portable,” the unit functions more like a generator that can be rolled up anywhere charging infrastructure is lacking, including remote locations, event spaces and fleet depots. Up to four vehicles can plug in at a time. The Lightning Mobile unit has been on the market for a few years, and Lightning eMotors has seen a recent increase in interest and demand, according to Nick Bettis, vice president of sales and marketing operations, particularly on the West Coast where EVs are rapidly spreading. Solutions like these, which offer scaled charging off the grid, can help drivers get through charging deserts — large stretches of road with no public charging infrastructure — like the Appalachian Trail or Route 66, according to Seth Leitman, an electric vehicle expert. They can also be lifesavers when it comes to power outage scenarios following natural disasters or grid blackouts, Bettis added. Another emerging solution comes in the form of a rolling robot on wheels named ZiGGY, currently being developed by Los Angeles-based startup EV Safe Charge. The robot is designed to operate in parking lots and garages and can be reserved by a driver on an app. It will then occupy a designated parking space and serve as a mobile charger once the driver arrives. The startup recently won a contest held by the city of Barcelona and is set to pilot ZiGGY in municipal parking garages there. This type of shareable mobile charger could be a game-changer for urban spaces, like apartment buildings or airports where real estate is at a premium, according to Leithman. While not currently commercially available, Chief Executive Officer Caradoc Ehrenhalt said the company is planning to deploy the chargers worldwide “as soon as possible.” Businesses that need charging anywhere from warehouses to event spaces can rely on the Roadie Portable, created by Massachusetts-based SparkCharge. This mobile charger fits right in the back of an EV. It can supply up to 20 kilowatts of power and can provide up to 14 hours of power with the additional battery units, according to the company. (The units are customizable, which can affect the price. The company didn't share specific pricing details.) “These industries are increasingly integrating EVs into their operations and require immediate access to charging,” said Joshua Aviv, SparkCharge's chief executive officer. “This ensures that EV drivers can have their vehicles charged anytime, anywhere, and ultimately accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.” Even if you happen to find yourself deserted on the road without a handy robot or mobile charger, one can come right to you. AAA has rolled out a roadside assistance program in 24 cities, from Denver to Nashville, to help EV drivers who run out of juice. The company can dispatch mobile chargers, allowing stranded motorists to charge their EV enough to make it to their destination or a proper charger. “We want to make our members feel comfortable that they can make that switch to EVs and know that AAA will have their back,” said Greg Bannon, director of automotive engineering research at AAA. As public charging infrastructure continues to improve, however, future demand for mobile chargers could shrink. “One of the challenges that they have to overcome is by making it mobile and having the extra battery unit, it can be pretty expensive,” said Jenn. “Because of that, I don't think that these would necessarily be super widespread solutions.” Chargers on wheels simply serve as a bridge solution until EV drivers feel confident in the public network, according to Arcady Sosinov, chief executive officer of FreeWire Technologies, which specializes in EV charging solutions. However, companies making them can be successful if they find the right applications for charging off the grid. Multi-unit dwellings where building stationary charging infrastructure is likely to be challenging to install could be a sweet spot, Jenn said. “It really is kind of the Wild West for charging technology and infrastructure right now,” he added. “Everyone is still learning a lot about what works and what doesn't. I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss anything yet.” Follow HT Tech for the latest tech news and reviews , also keep up with us on Whatsapp channel,Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. For our latest videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel. First Published Date: 04 Nov, 21:25 IST Tags: electric vehicles NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS Home Tech News NASA’s Kepler Telescope reveals 7 searingly hot exoplanets orbiting a star NASA’s Kepler Telescope reveals 7 searingly hot exoplanets orbiting a star NASA’s Kepler telescope's data unveils seven scorching exoplanets orbiting a Sun-like star, offering insights into diverse celestial worlds beyond our solar system. By: HT TECH Updated on: Nov 04 2023, 22:00 IST View all Images NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope unveils seven searing exoplanets orbiting a Sun-like star. (NASA/Daniel Rutter) You may have heard a lot about the iconic Hubble Space Telescope and the famous James Webb Space Telescope, but NASA has an array of other telescopes that have rendered yeoman's service and one of them is the Kepler Space Telescope. NASA's Kepler Space Telescope, which retired in 2018, remains a source of scientific discovery as its data uncovers exciting revelations. A recent study led by a team of researchers has unveiled the existence of 7 scorching hot exoplanets orbiting a single star. These planets receive more intense heat from their star, per unit area, than any celestial body in our solar system. Located within the Kepler-385 system, all these exoplanets are larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, marking a rare discovery of a system with more than six confirmed planets or planet candidates. At its core lies a star resembling our Sun, with a 10% larger size and 5% higher temperature. The two inner planets, slightly larger than Earth, are believed to be rocky and possibly possess thin atmospheres. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. In contrast, the remaining five planets are considerably larger, boasting a radius twice that of Earth, and are expected to be enveloped in dense atmospheres. A Catalog Unlocking the Secrets of Exoplanets The lead author of the study, Jack Lissauer, a research scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley, emphasized the significance of the newly assembled exoplanet catalog. This comprehensive catalog offers precise information on Kepler planet candidates and their properties, providing astronomers with valuable data to explore the characteristics of exoplanets in greater depth. The Kepler-385 system features a Sun-like star, slightly larger and hotter than our own. The two inner planets, with sizes similar to Earth, are likely rocky with the potential for thin atmospheres. In contrast, the other five planets are significantly larger and expected to possess thick atmospheres. The quality of this new exoplanet catalog allowed researchers to describe the Kepler-385 system in unprecedented detail. Unlike previous catalogs that primarily focused on gauging the prevalence of exoplanets around other stars, this catalog provides accurate data about individual planetary systems, enabling discoveries like Kepler-385. Although Kepler Space Telescope's primary observations concluded in 2013, its extended mission, known as K2, continued until 2018. Follow HT Tech for the latest tech news and reviews , also keep up with us on Whatsapp channel,Twitter, Facebook, Google News, and Instagram. For our latest videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel. First Published Date: 04 Nov, 21:59 IST Tags: nasa space More From This Section NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid Bennu sample unveiled at the Smithsonian museum 07 November 2023 Two asteroids to pass Earth at extremely close distances! Know details 07 November 2023 5 asteroids to come very close to Earth! Check what NASA revealed 07 November 2023 A star is born! 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