Musk's xAI launches Grok 3 AI
Elon Musk's xAI unveiled an updated version of its AI model, Grok 3, which outperforms some models developed by competing companies such as Google and China's DeepMind.
In a live broadcast on Monday, the company stated that Grok 3 surpasses Google's Gemini models, DeepMind's Grok V3, Anthropic's Claude, and OpenAI's ChatGPT 4.0, particularly in areas like mathematics, science, and programming.
Musk pointed out that Grok 3's computational power is ten times greater than its predecessor, and that the model completed its pre-training phase in early January, according to Bloomberg.
The world's richest businessman previously described Grok 3 as "the smartest AI on Earth."
He also added that his startup is committed to continually improving its models, with progress being detectable in just a single day.
In addition to the updated model, xAI introduced a new intelligent search engine called DeepSearch, which is a logical chatbot that displays to users how it understands commands and how it plans to respond.
The new search engine includes features for scientific research, brainstorming, and data analysis. During the event, the company's team mentioned that they plan to launch a voice-command-based chatbot in the near future.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
ArabGT
23 minutes ago
- ArabGT
Top Car News of the Past Week
In this week's automotive roundup, we spotlight major headlines: Tesla's shrinking European market share, the global premiere of the new Formula 1 movie, an exclusive test drive of a Maybach convertible, the debut of Sweden's most powerful hypercar, and the return of the iconic Jeep Cherokee. Tesla's Sales Drop Shakes the European EV Market Tesla's European sales fell by 27.9% in May 2025, marking the fifth straight month of decline. Year-to-date, sales have dropped by more than 37%, reducing the company's market share from 2.1% to 1.3%. This is despite continued growth in the EV market, driven by brands like BYD and Škoda. Analysts point to intense competition, delayed purchases ahead of model updates, and political controversies surrounding Elon Musk. Tesla's performance in countries like Germany and France is weak, with Norway being the exception. The 2026 Model Y might help, but its future in Europe remains uncertain. Formula 1 Film 'F1' Makes a Splash at the Box Office The new racing movie 'F1,' starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski, premiered globally on June 25 and hit North American theaters on June 27. It opened with a strong box office performance, grossing around $140 million globally. The film, praised for its realism and shot during actual F1 races, is now Pitt's most successful opener. ArabGT's Musab and Suhaib Shashaa attended the Dubai premiere and reviewed the film in their latest 'Car Chat' podcast. Mousub Shashaa Drives the Maybach SL 680 Mousub Shashaa, founder of ArabGT, took the 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 for an exclusive test drive. The fourth model in the Maybach lineup, this convertible blends timeless luxury with cutting-edge technology. It features premium materials, advanced comfort systems, and a smooth yet powerful driving experience—setting a new benchmark in open-top elegance. Koenigsegg Unveils the Sadair's Spear 2026 Koenigsegg has launched the 2026 Sadair's Spear, a limited edition hypercar based on the Jesko Attack. Only 30 units will be produced, each powered by a twin-turbo V8 pushing out 1,625 hp on E85 fuel. With aggressive aerodynamics, lightweight construction, and a time-cutting transmission, the Sadair's Spear is more than a second faster on track than its predecessor—cementing its title as Sweden's most powerful hypercar to date. Jeep Revives the Cherokee for 2026 After a two-year break, Jeep has brought back the Cherokee for 2026. Positioned between the Compass and Grand Cherokee, it features updated styling, hybrid and electric powertrains, and an enhanced infotainment system. The Cherokee stays true to its off-road legacy while embracing modern comfort, sustainability, and connectivity—aligning with Jeep's renewed brand direction.
Al Arabiya
5 hours ago
- Al Arabiya
Elon Musk criticizes Trump's tax bill that cuts electric vehicle credits
Elon Musk slammed the US Senate's latest version of President Donald Trump's multi-trillion dollar tax bill Saturday, warning that the cuts to electric vehicle and other clean energy credits would be 'incredibly destructive' to the country. Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, posted on his social media platform X about the bill, which the Senate advanced in a contentious vote late Saturday. Musk recently left Trump's side after working for several months as the head of Trump's so-called Department of Government Efficiency. The bill would destroy millions of US jobs and give 'handouts to industries of the past while severely damaging industries of the future,' Musk said. The tech billionaire's latest criticism of the package threatens to reawaken his public rift with Trump that began after the world's richest man left his cost-cutting job in the administration. The bill would bring a quicker end to a popular $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric vehicles. While the earlier proposal would have ended the incentive at the end of this year for most EV sales, the new version terminates the credit after Sept. 30. Tax credits for the purchase of used and commercial electric vehicles would end at the same time.
Arab News
16 hours ago
- Arab News
Democrats slam latest version of Trump's budget bill as anti-poor, Musk says it would destroy jobs and harm US
WASHINGTON: Billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday criticized the latest version of President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill released by the US Senate, calling it 'utterly insane and destructive.' As Senate Republicans prepared to vote on the measure, Democrats warned that its tax-cut elements would disproportionately benefit the wealthy at the expense of social programs relied upon by lower-income Americans. 'The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to our country!' Musk wrote in a post on X. 'It gives handouts to industries of the past while severely damaging industries of the future.' Musk's renewed his tirade against the proposed measure, called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, weeks after the world's richest person and Trump, the world's most powerful, ended a feud sparked by Musk's opposition to the bill. Senate Republicans planned to vote Saturday on the bill after agreeing on changes to address concerns about funding for rural hospitals and the deductibility of state taxes. Several Republican senators who had previously expressed hesitancy about voting for the bill told reporters that their concerns had been assuaged and that they were ready to vote to clear a first procedural hurdle in the coming hours. Senator John Barrasso, the chamber's No. 2 Republican, said the first procedural vote on the legislation would take place shortly, though it did not start by 4 p.m. (2000 GMT), as he had predicted. The bill is Trump's top legislative goal. With his fellow Republicans controlling both chambers, Congress has so far not rejected any of Trump's priorities. The 940-page megabill would extend the 2017 tax cuts that were Trump's main legislative achievement during his first term as president, cut other taxes and boost spending on the military and border security. Nonpartisan analysts estimate that a version passed by the House of Representatives last month would add about $3 trillion to the $36.2 trillion US government debt. The Congressional Budget Office has not released a forecast for how much the Senate version — still subject to change — would add to the debt if enacted. Partial to the wealthy Senator Chuck Schumer, the Senate's top Democrat, called for the bill's full text to be read on the Senate floor after the vote, a procedure that was sure to run late into the night, if not past dawn. 'Under this draft Republicans will take food away from hungry kids to pay for tax breaks to the rich,' Schumer said. 'Future generations will be saddled with trillions in debt.' The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget public policy organization on Saturday said its preliminary estimate is that the Senate version would add $4 trillion to the debt over the next decade, including interest costs. 'If you thought the House bill borrowed too much — and it did — the Senate manages to make things even worse,' Maya MacGuineas, the group's president, said in a statement. The White House said this month that the legislation, titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, would reduce the annual deficit by $1.4 trillion. Ready to move forward Republican Senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Susan Collins of Maine, who had opposed concern about tax-code changes that could hurt rural hospitals, told reporters they were ready to move forward. A successful vote would kick off a lengthy process that could run into Sunday, as Democrats unveil a series of amendments unlikely to pass in a chamber that Republicans control 53-47. 'By passing this bill now, we will make our nation more prosperous and secure,' Senate Budget Committee chairman Lindsey Graham said in a statement accompanying the bill text. Republicans from states with large rural populations have opposed a reduction in state tax revenue for Medicaid providers including rural hospitals. The newly released legislation would delay that reduction and would include $25 billion to support rural Medicaid providers from 2028 to 2032. 'If you want to be a working-class party, you've got to get and deliver for working-class people,' Hawley told reporters. 'You cannot take away health care for working people.' The legislation would raise the cap on federal deductions for state and local taxes to $40,000 with an annual 1 percent inflation adjustment through 2029, after which it would fall back to the current $10,000. The bill would also phase the cap down for those earning more than $500,000 a year. That is a major concern of House Republicans from coastal states including New York, New Jersey and California, who play an important role in keeping the party's narrow House majority. Republicans are using a legislative maneuver to bypass the Senate's 60-vote threshold to advance most legislation in the 100-member chamber. Narrow path The narrow majorities for Republicans in the Senate and House mean they can afford no more than three no votes from the party in either chamber to advance a bill that Democrats are united in opposing. Democrats will focus their firepower with amendments aimed at reversing Republican spending cuts to programs that provide government-backed health care to the elderly, poor and disabled, as well as food aid to low-income families. The bill also would raise the Treasury Department's debt ceiling by trillions of dollars to stave off a potentially disastrous default on the nation's debt in the coming months. If the Senate passes the bill, it will then return to the House for another vote before Trump could sign it into law.
