New xAI Grok is Chocc!
It is Worth Thousands of Words
On August 14, 2024 xAI released Grok-2, the latest version of their AI assistant, with several new features and improvements:
Image Generation
Grok-2 now offers image generation capabilities, powered by FLUX.1 technology from Black Forest Labs. This feature allows users to create images based on text prompts directly on the X social network platform.
Improved Capabilities
Grok-2 reportedly demonstrates advancements in:
Conversation skills
Code generation
Reasoning abilities
Writing proficiency
News summarization
These improvements are still being evaluated. Grok previous had some accuracy issues.
Grok-2 Mini
xAI has also introduced Grok-2 mini, a smaller variant designed for quicker responses while maintaining quality. This version is currently available in beta to premium users on the X platform.
Availability
Access to Grok-2 is currently limited to X (formerly Twitter) users with Premium and Premium+ subscriptions. xAI plans to make both Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini available to developers through an enterprise API later this month.
Concerns and Limitations
Grok-2's image generation feature currently lacks restrictions on creating images of political figures, which has raised concerns about potential misuse, especially with the upcoming U.S. presidential election. This may lead to pressure on xAI to implement safeguards and limitations on these features in the near future. Additionally, unlike image generator competitor Krea.ai, Grok allows users to insert text, language, and words.
AI COUNSEL Review
On images - Its amazing in its clarity and sharpness of image. Some images were “incorrect",” meaning that when I asked for a picture of myself using my X handle it first gave two ladies, then an African American gentleman. It is fast. The images themselves are compelling - emotive creative suggestive - powerful positive.
On content - still exploring will share more later…
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The xAI Supercomputer Cluster
Elon Musk's xAI has established a significant AI supercomputer cluster in Memphis, Tennessee, known as the Memphis Supercluster.
Scale and Capacity
The Memphis Supercluster is designed to house up to 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs. This massive number of GPUs makes it one of the largest AI training clusters in the world.
Current Status
The supercluster went live on July 22, 2024, at approximately 4:20 AM local time.
As of late July 2024, estimates suggest that only about 32,000 GPUs are currently operational.
The full capacity of 100,000 GPUs is expected to be reached by Q4 2024.
Technical Specifications
The system uses a single RDMA (remote direct memory access) fabric to connect the GPUs.
The GPUs are liquid-cooled to manage the heat generated by such a large cluster.
Power and Infrastructure
The data center has a power capacity of 150MW.
Currently, only 8 MW of power is available from the power grid.
Agreements with utility companies, including Tennessee Valley Authority, are expected to be signed soon, potentially adding 50MW of power.
Future Expansion
Musk has announced plans to add another 300,000 GPU B200 cluster in the summer of 2025, with the aim of having the entire project operational by fall 2025.
Purpose
The primary purpose of this supercomputer is to enhance xAI's AI chatbot, Grok, and to train advanced AI models. Musk aims to use this cluster to develop "the world's most powerful AI" by December 2024.This massive GPU cluster represents a significant investment in AI infrastructure and positions Memphis as an important location for AI development in the coming years.