xAI Open Sources Grok

The release on GitHub provides researchers and developers access to the base model weights and network architecture of the 314 billion parameter Mixture-of-Experts model, Grok-1.
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March 18, 2024
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This allows for collaborative development and potential advancements in AI technology, positioning xAI to compete with industry giants like OpenAI, Meta, and Google.

The decision to open source Grok under the Apache 2.0 license reflects Musk’s advocacy for transparency and collaboration in AI development. By sharing the model without fine-tuning for specific applications, xAI invites innovation and feedback from the community.

 

This move follows Musk’s acquisition of Twitter (now X) and underscores his commitment to challenging closed-source practices in the AI sector. As the industry navigates between fully open-source and limited models, xAI’s bold step with Grok sets a new precedent for fostering innovation and progress in artificial intelligence.

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