October 21, 2024: Musks xAI Launches Grok API Amid Controversy - Elon Musks AI startup, xAI, has launched an API for its generative AI model, Grok. The new grok-beta model is available but faces payment issues and limited features. The API includes function calling and hints at future vision models. xAI, leveraging data from Musks various ventures, raised $6 billion in funding, aiming to rival major AI competitors. However, shareholders have sued Musk for diverting resources from Tesla. Environmental concerns also cloud xAIs operations at its Memphis datacenter.
