Elon Musk’s xAI Just Leaked Grok 3 – And It’s Already OutPacing the Competition

Over the weekend, the tech world was set ablaze as reports surfaced that Grok 3, the next-gen AI model from Elon Musk’s xAI, had gone live for a select few users. This isn’t just an upgrade – it’s a full-blown revolution in AI capabilities. Users, including reverse engineer Alexey Shabanov, reported gaining access to Grok 3 via X’s Grok chatbot app. And let me tell you, the results were nothing short of mind-blowing.

What Can Grok 3 Do? Let’s Break It Down

Before their access was revoked, users put Grok 3 through its paces. Here’s what it delivered:

• Logical Reasoning: Grok 3 solved riddles that even OpenAI’s models couldn’t crack. The only other model to get it right? Deepseek R1. 🤯
• Coding Prowess: It generated HTML and JavaScript code for a roulette wheel casino. Sure, it missed a few details, but the fact that it even got close is a testament to its power.
• Nuanced Understanding: Grok 3 revealed its system prompt, which included a hardcoded fix for political hallucinations (yes, it explicitly states Donald Trump is the 47th president).

“Grok 3 understands nuanced riddles that ALL of OpenAI’s models have failed to get right. The only other model to get this question right was Deepseek R1.”

Alexey Shabanov, Reverse Engineer

Why Grok 3 Is a BEAST

Grok 3 isn’t just another AI model – it’s a MONSTER. Here’s why:

• 10x More Compute Power: Musk claims Grok 3 was trained with 10x more compute than Grok 2. That’s like upgrading from a bicycle to a rocket ship.
• Legal Expertise: Its training data now includes court case filings, making it a legal powerhouse.
• Voice Mode Coming Soon: Grok 3 is set to get a voice mode that reads responses aloud. Imagine having a snarky, unfiltered AI assistant in your ear.

The Controversial Edge of Grok

When Musk first announced Grok, he promised an AI that was edgy, unfiltered, and anti-“woke.” And Grok 3 is doubling down on that promise. While it still hedges on political topics, Musk has pledged to shift it closer to “politically neutral.” But here’s the kicker: an “Unhinged Mode” is in the works, designed to deliver responses that are “objectionable, inappropriate, and offensive.” Buckle up, folks.

What’s Next for Grok 3?

Grok 3 was originally slated for release last year but missed the deadline. Now, with pre-training complete, Musk expects it to drop in January or early February. And with xAI’s massive Memphis data center (packed with 100,000 GPUs) backing it, Grok 3 is poised to dominate the AI landscape.

“Grok 3 is beating o1? Has xAI caught up this fast?”

Tech Enthusiast on X

Final Thoughts: The AI Arms Race Just Got REAL

Grok 3 isn’t just a step forward – it’s a quantum leap. With its advanced reasoning, coding skills, and controversial edge, it’s clear that xAI is gunning for the top spot in the AI race. Whether you’re a developer, a tech enthusiast, or just someone who loves a good riddle, Grok 3 is about to change the game. Stay tuned – the future of AI is here, and it’s named Grok.