Elon Musk, the centi billionaire entrepreneur, is reportedly planning to construct a cutting-edge supercomputer to bolster the capabilities of his xAI startup's upcoming version of Grok, a potential rival to ChatGPT. According to sources cited by The Information, Musk intends to collaborate with tech giant Oracle on this ambitious project.
This development follows xAI's recent unveiling of Grok-1.5V, an advanced AI model capable of operating in both visual and verbal modes, signaling the company's commitment to innovation in the AI space.
In a bid to compete with established players like OpenAI and emerging contenders like Anthropic, Musk is seeking substantial funding for xAI. Recent reports suggest that xAI is on the brink of securing a substantial $6 billion investment round, with major investors including venture capital heavyweights Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital.
Musk's pitch for xAI emphasizes its integration potential with his diverse portfolio of enterprises, positioning it as a compelling alternative in the competitive AI landscape.
As interest in AI continues to surge, affluent entrepreneurs are actively courting smaller AI startups. Musk's xAI and Mark Zuckerberg's Meta are reportedly in contention to form a partnership with Character.ai, a notable chatbot developer.