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Elon Musk plans a new xAI supercomputer to enhance Grok

Elon Musk's xAI plans to build a supercomputer by autumn 2025 to enhance Grok, using tens of thousands of NVIDIA GPUs.

In a recent announcement, Elon Musk revealed to investors that his startup, xAI, is planning to build a supercomputer by the autumn of 2025. This supercomputer aims to power a smarter version of its Grok chatbot, according to a report from The Information. Musk referred to this ambitious project as a “gigafactory of computation,” highlighting its immense scale and capability.

A massive computing investment

To construct this supercomputer, xAI will rely on tens of thousands of NVIDIA H100 GPUs. The project is expected to cost billions of dollars, making it a significant investment in the future of artificial intelligence. Musk has previously mentioned that the third version of Grok will need at least 100,000 of these high-powered chips. This is a substantial increase from the 20,000 GPUs currently used for training Grok 2.0.

The Information also reported that Musk told investors the planned GPU cluster would be at least four times larger than anything used by xAI’s competitors today. This ambitious scale is intended to provide a substantial edge in the AI industry.

Enhancements and features

Grok is currently at version 1.5, which was released in April. This version can process visual information, such as photographs and diagrams, in addition to text. This multi-faceted capability marks a significant advancement in Grok’s development.

Earlier this month, xAI began rolling out AI-generated news summaries powered by Grok for its premium users. This feature aims to enhance the user experience by providing concise and accurate news updates, showcasing the practical applications of Grok’s evolving technology.

The future of xAI and Grok

As xAI continues to develop and enhance Grok, the planned supercomputer represents a pivotal step in their journey. The investment in tens of thousands of NVIDIA H100 GPUs signifies Musk’s commitment to advancing AI technology. The projected capabilities of the new Grok version indicate a leap forward in processing power and intelligence.

The completion of this supercomputer by autumn 2025 will likely place xAI at the forefront of AI innovation, potentially outpacing its competitors. For now, Grok’s current advancements in processing visual and textual information demonstrate the promising future of this technology.

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