Elon Musk reveals xAI used OpenAI models for Grok training

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Elon Musk testified that his AI company xAI used OpenAI models to train its Grok AI. Musk stated this practice is common among AI companies, admitting xAI used distillation techniques "partly" on OpenAI models. This process allows competitors to create capable AI models more cheaply. The testimony occurred during Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging breaches of its original nonprofit mission. Distillation threatens AI giants by reducing their competitive advantage.


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