Elon Musk Unveils Grok 3: A New Era in AI Technology

Elon Musk announced that Grok 3, an AI chatbot poised to challenge ChatGPT, is nearing release. Musk's xAI aims to surpass OpenAI, which he co-founded. He's offered $97.4 billion to acquire OpenAI's assets. Musk also discussed government efficiency, potential economic growth, and international diplomacy at a conference in Dubai.

Elon Musk revealed on Thursday that Grok 3, his AI chatbot designed to compete with ChatGPT, is nearly ready for launch. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Musk highlighted Grok 3's impressive reasoning abilities, claiming it surpasses current AI tools.

Founded by Musk, xAI stands as a competitor to Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google's Alphabet. Recently, Musk led a consortium proposing a $97.4 billion acquisition of OpenAI's nonprofit, signaling his ongoing rivalry with the AI startup he co-founded. The legal battle intensifies as Musk opposes OpenAI's shift towards a for-profit model, which OpenAI argues is essential for further AI development.

On geopolitical issues, Musk criticized U.S. interventionist policies, urging a focus on domestic concerns. He projected economic growth through reduced government spending, suggesting it could curb inflation. Meanwhile, in Dubai, potential collaboration on a high-speed transport system, the "Dubai Loop," was discussed with UAE AI Minister Omar Al Olama.

(With inputs from agencies.)