Elon Musk discusses his new AI chatbot Grok, comparing it to other chatbots and the surprising positive reviews. They also delve into the relationship between Grok and the main company, as well as the concerns and risks associated with Tesla's autopilot feature.
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Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, has surpassed competitors in providing accurate and concise answers to news-related questions, showcasing its potential value and ability to stay updated with real-time events.
Tesla's recall of its cars demonstrates the company's commitment to improving safety culture and utilizing over-the-air software updates to address issues related to driver complacency and enhance autopilot features.
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Watson X code assistant: Increase developer productivity
Watson X code assistant is an AI designed to boost developer productivity by generating code quickly. It offers a modern foundation for businesses that need new applications or want to modernize existing ones. The chatbot Grak, developed by Elon Musk's AI company, is proving to be a strong competitor to other AI chatbots. Grak performs well, especially in summarizing real-time events, surpassing its counterparts like Chatch, JPT, and Google's Bard. It sources information from reputable mainstream news outlets and provides concise and accurate answers. Though the recall of Tesla's autopilot software sounds alarming, it is actually a unique type of recall. Tesla uses over-the-air software updates to enhance safety features and address issues related to driver complacency. The recall demonstrates Tesla's commitment to further improving the safety culture surrounding its autopilot system.
Grok's strong performance and implications for XAI
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's AI company, has exceeded expectations in various areas. It has outperformed other chatbots, such as OpenAI's chat GPT, in providing accurate and concise answers to news-related questions. Grok's ability to summarize real-time events and source information from reliable news outlets like Bloomberg, Financial Times, and Sky News is notable. This success highlights the potential value of Grok and its ability to provide accurate information about the world as it happens. While concerns about misinformation remain, Grok's performance in this area could become a competitive advantage and potentially a monetizable asset for XAI.
Tesla's autopilot recall and its implications
Tesla's recent recall of some cars has generated significant attention. However, it is important to note that this recall is different from traditional ones. Tesla employs over-the-air software updates to enhance the autopilot system and address safety concerns associated with driver complacency. The recall aims to increase visual alerts and encourage drivers to remain attentive. While the recall acknowledges the autopilot's limitations and potential risks, it also signifies Tesla's commitment to improving safety culture. Although some critics argue that the recall exposes the disparity between Tesla's marketing and the autopilot's actual capabilities, investors remain confident in the company and its long-term vision for autonomous driving.
Elon vs. Zuckerberg: The hypothetical cage match
While the hypothetical showdown between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg generates debate, Groc, the AI chatbot, offers a calculated and clinical response. It considers physical factors like height and weight, as well as fighting styles such as grappling and striking. Groc concludes that the outcome would depend on training, preparation, and strategy. This playful question poses an interesting juxtaposition to the serious topics surrounding AI development, autonomous driving, and safety concerns related to Tesla's autopilot system. Ultimately, the hypothetical match piques curiosity, but the real significance lies in the advancements and implications of AI and autonomous driving technology.
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When Elon Musk announced his new AI chatbot “Grok” last month, almost everything about it looked like a publicity stunt or a vanity project or both. The product was seemingly built over a matter of months, it was only available to a small group of X users and its chief selling point was Musk’s promise it wouldn’t be constrained by the “woke mind virus.” He boasted that Grok’s chatbot was “based”—a slang term meaning unapologetically right wing—and posted fratty memes meant to emphasize Grok’s dominance over market-leading competitor ChatGPT.
None of this inspired confidence. But with Grok now available to paying users of Musk’s social media platform, the reviews are coming in. And they’re surprisingly positive. This week we are joined by Bloomberg reporter Shirin Ghaffary, who has been testing out the new chatbot and comparing it ChatGPT and Google’s Bard chatbot.