Grok 3: The AI That Thinks It’s Smarter Than You (And It Might Be!)

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In a world where the line between genius and madness is as thin as a gossamer thread, Elon Musk has once again decided to play the role of the mad scientist. This time, he’s unveiled Grok 3, the latest addition to his ever-expanding family of artificial intelligences, which he boldly claims is “the smartest AI on Earth.” Now, whether that’s Earth as we know it or some distant planet where the inhabitants are all sentient toasters remains to be seen. 🍞🤖

Grok 3 is designed to take on the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and China’s DeepSeek, which sounds like a game of intergalactic chess where the pieces are all trying to outsmart each other while simultaneously trying to figure out why humans insist on putting pineapple on pizza. 🍕

According to Musk and his merry band of tech wizards, Grok 3 has outperformed its rivals in a series of benchmark tests, which is a fancy way of saying it can answer questions without resorting to “I don’t know” or “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” It promises to deliver responses that are not only accurate but also contextually relevant, which is a bit like saying it can hold a conversation without making you want to throw your phone out the window. 📱💨

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 18, 2025

But wait, there’s more! Premium Plus subscribers on X (formerly known as Twitter, but let’s not get into that) will be the first to bask in the glow of Grok 3’s advanced features. Just make sure to update your app, because nothing says “I’m living in the future” like a software update that takes longer than a trip to the moon. 🌕

In a twist that no one saw coming (except perhaps the people who read the press release), Musk also announced the establishment of an AI gaming studio at xAI. Apparently, the new focus is on AI game development, which is great news for anyone who’s ever wanted to play chess against a computer that can also critique your life choices. ♟️

Grok 3 has already shown impressive performance, beating smaller models in the AIME 2025 exam. It’s like the overachieving student who suddenly decides to show up to class and ace the final, while the smaller models are left wondering what just happened. Last year, they were the stars of the show, but this year, Grok 3’s reasoning model is flexing its intellectual muscles like a gym rat on protein shakes. 💪

xAI has also announced that Grok 3’s pre-training is complete, and it’s still undergoing refinement. There’s even a mini version of Grok 3 in the works, which sometimes outperforms the main version. It’s like having a little sibling who’s somehow better at everything, and you’re left wondering if you were adopted. 👶

So, if you’re a Premium Plus subscriber, rejoice! Grok 3 is rolling out today, and for those who want to feel extra special, there’s a Super Grok subscription available. A shiny new website, Grok.com, and the Grok iOS app are now live, with plans to launch on Google Play soon. Because who doesn’t want an AI in their pocket, ready to dispense wisdom at a moment’s notice? Just remember to feed it data and not actual food. 🍔

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2025-02-18 09:41