The global competition for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is intensifying, and xAI led by Elon Musk is once again in the spotlight.
Musk has announced plans to release the next-generation AI model, “Grok 5,” within the year, claiming the model could represent “the first leap towards true artificial general intelligence (AGI).” AGI refers to AI with intelligence that equals or surpasses human levels, which leading companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic have not yet achieved.
Grok 4’s Ascendancy in Comparison with GPT-5
Musk’s remarks were prompted by a user on X (formerly Twitter) who compared OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Grok4. Some users pointed out that GPT-5’s responsiveness lagged behind its predecessor, GPT-4.5, and published benchmark results showed Grok4 outperforming GPT-5 in several tasks. Musk quickly responded, stressing that “Grok 5 will be a model with the potential for true AGI.”
After its release last year, Grok4 quickly gained favorable reviews for its fast response speed, advanced multimodal support (processing complex inputs like text, images, and videos), and seamless integration with the X Premium service. It performed exceptionally well in solving mathematical and physical problems, leading Musk to boast that it “solves most test problems without error.”
The feature of identifying errors and finding the correct answers in ambiguously presented problems was also highlighted as a distinct advantage. Google CEO Sundar Pichai publicly mentioned on X, “Congratulations on the launch. Impressive progress,” drawing significant attention from the industry.
Grok 5, Set to Launch This Year
Musk described Grok 5 as an “overwhelmingly good” model and confirmed its launch within the year. While specific performance and features have yet to be revealed, it is anticipated that Grok 5 will incorporate enhancements seen in Grok 4 to offer even more powerful capabilities.
The AI industry is watching closely as this model could become a key competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude.
Currently, xAI offers Grok to X Premium subscribers and has released it as standalone apps for iOS and Android. If Grok 5 comes close to AGI, it could extend its impact beyond a simple conversational model to influence various industries profoundly.
The State of AGI Competition
Musk has long demonstrated a strong commitment to developing AGI. However, many in the industry remain cautious, with Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis stating, “AGI will still take years,” among other similar views.
The British computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “father of deep learning,” once mentioned, “AI should be nurtured like a caring mother to ensure it doesn’t harm humanity.” This underscores that AGI development involves not just technological achievement but also safety and ethical issues.
The vision laid out by Musk for Grok 5 contrasts with the industry’s cautious stance, focusing on speed and performance. Whether Grok 5 will actually reach the AGI level has yet to be proven, but Musk’s remarks alone have significantly stirred competitive dynamics and expectations in the AI industry.
The Future of AI Supremacy Competition
This year, Musk’s xAI has been on the offensive. Grok 4 has been evaluated as exceeding expectations, raising expectations for the next-generation model even higher. With OpenAI preparing GPT-5, Google refining Gemini, and Anthropic enhancing Claude, the performance of xAI’s Grok 5 could be a pivotal point in future AI supremacy competition.
The industry expects the launch of Grok 5 to not just announce a new model but also to spark discussions on the technological possibilities and societal debates surrounding AGI development. If AGI is indeed realized, it could bring innovation across education, science, and industry, but also spark ethical and social controversies.
For now, whether Musk’s emphasized “true leap towards AGI” will remain mere rhetoric or become a real technological turning point is yet to be seen. However, with Grok 5’s announcement imminent, the AI industry, investors, and users worldwide are closely watching Musk and xAI’s next moves.
