Grok 3 is here, but does it live up to the hype? Elon Musk calls it the smartest AI on Earth, boasting advanced reasoning and next-level intelligence. The team breaks down what’s new, how it compares to other AI models, and whether this marks a turning point for XAI. With a surprise late-night release, limited access, and a focus on STEM-heavy performance, does Grok 3 have what it takes to challenge OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity?

Key Points Discussed

🔴 Grok 3’s Launch & Benchmark Scores - Grok 3 reportedly outperforms its competitors in math, coding, and science benchmarks.

🟡 8-Month Development Cycle - Faster iteration time signals a more aggressive upgrade strategy.

🟡 Limited Access & Subscription Model - Currently available only for X Premium+ subscribers, with no free tier announced.

🔴 Open Source Promise - Grok 2 is expected to be open-sourced, but what does that really mean?

🟡 Comparison to Other AIs - How does Grok 3 stack up against ChatGPT-4o, O3 Mini, and Perplexity’s Deep Research?

🔴 Big Brain Mode & Deep Search - Grok introduces adjustable reasoning levels, letting users boost performance on demand.

🟡 Colossus Supercomputer - Musk’s AI cluster in Tennessee could redefine AI scaling and power efficiency.

🔴 Future of AI & Human Creativity - If AI takes over complex reasoning, what happens to human critical thinking and innovation?

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Timestamps & Topics

00:00:00 🎙️ [Intro: Grok 3’s Launch & Musk’s Bold Claims]

00:02:13 🔢 [Benchmark Scores & Performance Highlights]

00:07:29 🚀 [8-Month Development Cycle – Faster Upgrades?]

00:11:35 💰 [Subscription Model: No Free Tier, No Broad Access]

00:18:40 🔍 [Comparing Grok 3 to ChatGPT-4o, O3 Mini & Perplexity]

00:26:38 🏗️ [Colossus Supercomputer & Scaling AI]

00:32:40 🤯 [Big Brain Mode – AI Reasoning on Demand]

00:41:26 🛠️ [Deep Search vs. Deep Research – Who’s Leading?]

00:51:18 🧠 [What Happens to Human Innovation in an AI-Driven World?]

00:54:59 📢 [Closing Thoughts & What’s Next for AI]

The Daily AI Show Co-Hosts: Andy Halliday, Beth Lyons, Brian Maucere, Eran Malloch, Jyunmi Hatcher, and Karl Yeh

Does Grok 3 Live Up to The Hype?

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