Grok-2 is here, and it’s changing the game for AI language models. This new release from xAI brings two powerful tools to the table: Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini. Both are now available to Grok users on the X platform.
And yes, Grok AI can now generate images. This capability comes with the least restrictions in the industry, allowing you to create absurd images of your favourite or not-so favourite celebrities.
This new feature opens up creative possibilities for users and content creators alike.
Want to see how Grok-2 stacks up against other top AI models? It’s already outperforming Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4-Turbo in early tests, the company claims. That’s some serious firepower for your AI toolkit.
Curious about what Grok-2 can do? Beyond chats, this AI can handle coding and complex reasoning tasks too. And if you need something a bit lighter, Grok-2 mini offers a more compact but still capable option.
Think of Grok-2 mini as Elon’s response to GPT-4o mini.
Grok-2 is set to transform how you interact with AI. The future of AI is here, and it’s looking pretty exciting.
Core design principles
Grok-2’s architecture is built on key ideas that make it powerful:
- Big data processing: It can handle massive amounts of info from X (formerly Twitter).
- Real-time updates: The system stays current with fresh data.
- Multi-modal learning: Grok-2 understands both text and images.
- Scalability: It’s made to grow and improve over time.
These principles help Grok-2 provide advanced AI assistance to users. The design focuses on speed and accuracy in responses.
How Grok 2.0 stacks up: Performance insights
Grok-2 and its smaller version Grok-2 mini have made big strides in AI skills. They do better than the older Grok-1.5 in many areas. These include thinking, reading, math, science, and coding.
The new models can hold their own against top AI systems. They shine in graduate-level science questions, general knowledge, and tough math problems.
Grok-2 is especially good at tasks that use pictures. It does very well in visual math and answering questions about documents.
Let’s look at how Grok-2 compares to other AI models:
| Benchmark | Grok-1.5 | Grok-2 mini | Grok-2 | GPT-4 Turbo* | Claude 3 Opus | Gemini Pro 1.5 | Llama 3 405B | GPT-4o* | Claude 3.5 Sonnet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPQA | 35.9% | 51.0% | 56.0% | 48.0% | 50.4% | 46.2% | 51.1% | 53.6% | 59.6% |
| MMLU | 81.3% | 86.2% | 87.5% | 86.5% | 85.7% | 85.9% | 88.6% | 88.7% | 88.3% |
| MMLU-Pro | 51.0% | 72.0% | 75.5% | 63.7% | 68.5% | 69.0% | 73.3% | 72.6% | 76.1% |
| MATH | 50.6% | 73.0% | 76.1% | 72.6% | 60.1% | 67.7% | 73.8% | 76.6% | 71.1% |
| HumanEval | 74.1% | 85.7% | 88.4% | 87.1% | 84.9% | 71.9% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 92.0% |
| MMMU | 53.6% | 63.2% | 66.1% | 63.1% | 59.4% | 62.2% | 64.5% | 69.1% | 68.3% |
| MathVista | 52.8% | 68.1% | 69.0% | 58.1% | 50.5% | 63.9% | - | 63.8% | 67.7% |
| DocVQA | 85.6% | 93.2% | 93.6% | 87.2% | 89,3% | 93,1% | 92.2% | 92.8% | 95.2% |
General knowledge:
- On the MMLU test, Grok-2 scored 87.5%
- This beats GPT-4 Turbo (86.5%) and Gemini Pro 1.5 (85.9%)
- Only Llama 3 405B (88.6%) and GPT-4o (88.7%) did slightly better
Advanced topics:
- For MMLU-Pro, Grok-2 got 75.5%
- It outperformed GPT-4 Turbo (63.7%) by a wide margin
- Claude 3.5 Sonnet was the only model to score higher at 76.1%
Math skills:
- Grok-2 achieved 76.1% on the MATH benchmark
- This puts it near the top, just behind GPT-4o (76.6%)
- It beat Claude 3 Opus (60.1%) and Gemini Pro 1.5 (67.7%) by a lot
Coding ability:
- In the HumanEval test, Grok-2 scored 88.4%
- While strong, a few models did better:
- GPT-4o (90.2%)
- Claude 3.5 Sonnet (92.0%)
Visual tasks:
- Grok-2 really shines here
- It scored 69.0% on MathVista, beating most other models
- For DocVQA, it got 93.6%, second only to Claude 3.5 Sonnet
These results show Grok-2 is a strong all-around performer. It often beats or comes close to the best models in each area. The mix of text and visual skills makes it stand out.
You can see Grok-2 has made big jumps from its predecessor. In some tests, it improved by over 20 percentage points. This rapid progress is exciting for the future of AI.
Try Grok with live updates on š¯•¸
Grok has gotten a big upgrade on š¯•¸. The new Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini are now available for š¯•¸ Premium and Premium+ users. These AI assistants can understand both text and images. They also pull in real-time info from š¯•¸ posts.
Grok-2 is the more advanced option. It’s smarter and more flexible than before. You can use it to get answers, write together, or tackle coding problems.
Grok-2 mini is smaller but still capable. It’s a good balance of speed and quality.
To try out Grok-2, make sure you update your š¯•¸ app. Look for the Grok tab to start using it.
Create with Grok’s business tools
Good news for developers – Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini will soon be available through a new Enterprise API. This lets you build Grok into your own apps and services.
You will also have access to management API to integrate team, user and billing management to your existing tools and services.
Key features of the new API:
- Global access with low delays
- Extra security like two-factor login
- Detailed usage stats
- Advanced billing info and reports
- Tools to manage teams and users
Want to know when it launches? Sign up for updates to be first in line.
How does the Grok 2 AI image generator work?
The Grok 2 AI image generator operates using a model called Flux AI from Black Forest team. This model allows users to create images based on text prompts, offering a high degree of flexibility and creativity in image generation.
Grok 2 is integrated into the X platform, enabling users to experiment with its capabilities directly.
Key features of the Grok 2 image generator include:
- Text prompt-based generation: Users can input descriptive text prompts to generate images, making it accessible for various creative applications.
- High-quality output: The images produced by Grok 2 are noted for their impressive quality, rivaling other popular AI image generators like MidJourney.
- Limited guardrails: The system has minimal restrictions on the types of images that can be generated, raising concerns about potential misuse and ethical implications of its capabilities
What’s coming next?
Grok is just getting started on š¯•¸. Here’s what to watch for:
- Better search on š¯•¸
- Deeper insights from posts
- Improved replies powered by AI
- New ways to understand images and text together
The xAI team has been busy since Grok first launched. They’ve made big leaps in a short time.
Now, they’re focusing on making Grok even smarter. A new computer setup will help push its abilities further.
If you’re excited to help shape the future, xAI is hiring talented people to join their team. They want those ready to make a big impact.