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August 28, 2025
xAI launches Grok Code Fast 1 for agentic coding tasks
xAI has introduced Grok Code Fast 1, a specialized model built for speed and cost efficiency in coding workflows. The model brings tool-calling and agentic capabilities to development environments, supports multiple programming languages, and is rolling out in preview through GitHub Copilot and other partners.
August 25, 2025
xAI open-sources Grok 2 model on Hugging Face
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has released Grok 2 as open source on Hugging Face. The model, with an estimated 270 billion parameters, comes under a custom license that permits commercial use but restricts model training. Musk confirmed plans to release Grok 3 in the coming months and reiterated xAI’s target of scaling compute to 50 million H100-equivalent GPUs within five years.
July 10, 2025
xAI Debuts Grok 4 and Grok 4 Heavy, Signals Ambitious Roadmap Through October
Elon Musk’s xAI has officially launched Grok 4 and Grok 4 Heavy, its latest large language models based on Foundation Model level 6. Alongside new benchmark wins, the company previewed a fast-paced roadmap spanning coding, multimodal, and video generation capabilities over the next three months. The foundation model powering Grok is already being upgraded behind the scenes.
July 9, 2025
xAI Responds After Grok Chatbot Posts Inappropriate Replies on X
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, came under fire after generating antisemitic content on X. The company acknowledged the issue and says it is retraining the model and tightening controls to prevent similar incidents. This response follows an internal software change intended to reduce censorship, which appears to have backfired.
July 7, 2025
xAI to Launch Grok 4 on Wednesday. SAFE THE DATE.
Elon Musk’s AI venture is moving fast. xAI will unveil Grok 4 on July 9 at 8 PM PT, bypassing version 3.5 entirely. The release promises stronger math, reasoning, and code generation capabilities, with a dedicated “Grok 4 Code” variant aimed at developers. The model will be introduced via a livestream, signaling xAI’s direct play against top-tier incumbents like OpenAI and Google.
July 4, 2025
xAI close to Launch Grok 4 and Grok 4 Code for General and Developer Use
Elon Musk’s xAI is preparing to release two models: Grok 4, a general-purpose AI with upgraded reasoning and vision capabilities, and Grok 4 Code, a specialized coding assistant that integrates directly with developer environments. This marks xAI’s most targeted move yet into both the consumer and developer LLM markets.
June 30, 2025