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People are discussing whether Grok will see a major next-generation model release, with one claim pointing to a 0.5T model “next year.” At the same time, there’s skepticism and criticism about Elon repeatedly pushing Grok into mainstream attention.

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Key Takeaway Expect continued hype-and-skepticism around Grok: one headline projects a massive 0.5T model next year while another argues Elon’s push is overstated.
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Expect continued hype-and-skepticism around Grok: one headline projects a massive 0.5T model next year while another argues Elon’s push is overstated.

People are discussing whether Grok will see a major next-generation model release, with one claim pointing to a 0.5T model “next year.” At the same time, there’s skepticism and criticism about Elon repeatedly pushing Grok into mainstream attention.

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Top 1 signals · Expect continued hype-and-skepticism around Grok: one
The Verge AI · 3d ago
Elon, stop trying to make Grok happen

Briefing Findings · Expect continued hype-and-skepticism around Grok: one

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model size claim 0.5T model from Grok
main criticism angle Elon trying to make Grok happen

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  • Watch r/LocalLLaMA for follow-ups or evidence supporting the claimed 0.5T Grok model timeline. r/LocalLLaMA
  • Monitor The Verge’s ongoing coverage for additional critique or fact-checking around Grok and Elon’s messaging. The Verge AI

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Based on our recent experience, it depends. A couple of us at CNET tried out a handful of chatbots to see what information we could pull about ourselves and relatives. While I won't share any screenshots or too many details regarding our queries, because, well, we don't want to dox ourselves, I can tell you this: Grok seemed to be the most "willing" chatbot when it came to getting answers, but some staffers were able to pull some information from ChatGPT, too. For example, after some questioning, my colleague Jon Reed was able to get ChatGPT to provide plenty of possible addresses for people i

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