Tech Competitions
Why is Meta delaying the rollout of its flagship AI model Behemoth?
Meta is delaying Behemoth's rollout due to performance issues. Following problems with their Llama 4 release, the company discovered their model wasn't performing as well as competitors like OpenAI and Google. This delay represents a significant setback for Meta, which previously held an advantage in open-source AI models but has seen that edge slip away to competitors like Deep Seq. Despite increasing capital expenditure, Meta couldn't translate this investment into better model performance, forcing them to return to the drawing board to revamp their AI approach.
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Bloomberg Television
00:01 - 01:29
What is the history of Elon Musk's relationship with OpenAI and their current competition?
Elon Musk was one of the original founders of OpenAI alongside Sam Altman. However, in 2018, Musk left the company and has since developed competing AI products to rival OpenAI's offerings. This departure created an intense competitive dynamic between Musk and his former company. According to Maria Curie, these two entities are now "locked in a very intense competition for the future of AI." This rivalry represents one of the most significant business competitions in the developing artificial intelligence landscape.
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CBS News
02:17 - 02:40
How much did X increase its premium subscription price after unveiling Grok3?
Following the unveiling of Elon Musk's new chatbot Grok3, X AI significantly increased the price of its premium plus subscription by more than 80%. The subscription cost jumped to $40, representing a substantial price hike that coincided with the launch of the new AI model. This price increase appears strategically timed with Musk's claims about Grok3's superior capabilities compared to competitors like ChatGPT, suggesting the company believes the new technology justifies the higher subscription cost.
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01:09 - 01:18
What is the relationship between Elon Musk and OpenAI, and how are they competing?
Elon Musk was one of the original founders of OpenAI alongside Sam Altman, but left the company in 2018. Since then, he has created competing AI products, including his latest chatbot Grok3, to rival OpenAI's offerings like ChatGPT. The competition between them has intensified significantly in the US tech landscape. Musk has made two major moves against OpenAI: offering a substantial $97 billion bid to acquire the company, while simultaneously suing OpenAI for transitioning from a nonprofit to a for-profit business model - a change he believes contradicts the organization's original intent. Both companies are now vying for influence over AI regulation and building relationships with the incoming Trump administration.
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02:06 - 03:07
How does Grok3 compare with other AI models like ChatGPT and Deep Seek?
According to Elon Musk, Grok3 is superior to both ChatGPT and Deep Seek (the Chinese chatbot that previously demonstrated China's AI advancement). However, tech policy reporter Maria Curie emphasizes that the actual effectiveness of Grok3 can only be determined after it spends more time in the market with broader user testing. Early adopters have provided mixed feedback, with some claiming Grok3 is indeed better than competitors while others disagree. Curie advises patience before making definitive judgments about Grok3's capabilities, suggesting we need more widespread usage data to accurately assess how it truly compares to existing AI models.
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00:24 - 01:09
What is Grok3 and what features does it offer?
Grok3 is Elon Musk's AI chatbot that functions similarly to competitors like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. Users can type in questions and receive detailed responses. It offers several features including an advanced web search tool (similar to Google's AI-assisted search), online game coding capabilities, and a voice-activated conversation interface that allows users to have back-and-forth discussions with the AI. The service is available for $40, which represents a significant price increase from the previous $16 fee in December. Users can subscribe through X Premium or separately. Grok3 is part of the escalating AI competition between tech leaders like Musk and Sam Altman of OpenAI, highlighting the rapid development expected in artificial intelligence over the coming years.
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CBS News
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