Grok 3 vs Reality: Testing Elon Musk's Bold AI Claims

Elon Musk's company xAI just released their newest AI model called Grok 3. While it's going viral for "the smartest AI on Earth", there's more to the story than what's it claims to be.

What Makes Grok 3 Special?

Grok 3 comes packed with some impressive features:

• A "Think" mode that helps it solve complex math and science problems.
• A powerful search tool called "DeepSearch"that explains its thinking.
• Massive computing power using 200,000 special NVIDIA chips.
• The ability to learn from its mistakes.
• Different versions for different needs, including a faster "mini" version.

How Good Is It Really?

Grok 3 definitely holds its own against other top AI models. It beat some famous names like DeepSeek V3 and earlier OpenAI models in various tests.

It's particularly good at:

• Solving math problems.
• Answering PhD-level science questions.
• Writing computer code.
• Handling complex programming challenges.

The Truth About Being "The Best"

Despite Elon Musk claiming Grok 3 is "the smartest AI on earth," the numbers tell a different story.

When compared to OpenAI's latest model (called o3), Grok 3 actually scores lower in:

• Math tests (AIME 2.4)
• Science reasoning (GPOA)

Interestingly, these comparisons with o3 were left out of Grok 3's official announcements.

What This Means For Users

If you're interested in trying Grok 3, you can access it through:

• X Premium+ subscription ($40/month).
• A special SuperGrok subscription for advanced features.
• Simply by visiting grok.com.

Coming soon: voice features and tools for developers to build with Grok 3.

Final Thoughts

Grok 3 is undoubtedly a powerful AI model that can handle complex tasks impressively.

While it may not be the absolute best as claimed, it's still a strong contender in the AI race.

Just Remember: sometimes the biggest claims need a closer look!