Elon Musk's AI company is releasing a new version of its chatbot, Grok
xAI's Grok 4 is poised for launch, set to deliver significant leaps in AI reasoning and coding. Early glimpses reveal specialised coding features, positioning it to challenge top models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. AFP News

The world of artificial intelligence is moving at an incredible pace, with breakthroughs emerging constantly. Now, attention turns to XAI's upcoming release: Grok 4. As the next iteration of their large language model, anticipation is building.

Unveiling Grok 4: XAI's Next Leap in LLMs

xAI is set to unveil Grok 4, with a confirmed launch on Wednesday at 8 PM PT (Thursday at 1 PM AEST), accompanied by a livestream event.

This upcoming AI model is poised to deliver substantial enhancements, particularly in its ability to reason and handle coding tasks, alongside multimodal support that could transform how users engage with artificial intelligence.

Grok 4 represents more than just a small iteration; it's being presented as a significant advancement for large language models. This upcoming version aims to surpass the performance of current models developed by leading industry players such as OpenAI and Anthropic.

Grok 4 is poised to establish new benchmarks in AI reasoning, building upon the remarkable performance of Grok 3, which achieved scores of 93.3% on AIME 2025 and 84.6% on GPQA.

Grok 4 looks to heavily integrate first-principles reasoning, seeking a stronger and more logically sound methodology. This implies that it'll be considerably more adept at solving complex problems across diverse technical fields, ranging from intricate mathematical issues to scientific investigations. Grok 4 should also offer more even-handed responses.

Moving beyond its core reasoning enhancements, recent observations suggest Grok 4 will arrive with some particularly noteworthy coding features.

Grok 4: Special Coding Features Spotted Ahead of Launch

Evidence from testers on X and independent confirmation by BleepingComputer reveal that the xAI Console, the platform enabling developers to access the Grok API, now features references to the availability of Grok 4.

One such message stated, 'We're proud to bring you Grok 4 access on the API. Grok 4 currently supports text modality, with vision, image generation, and other capabilities coming soon.' It further detailed that Grok 4 (grok-4-0629) will serve as the company's newest model, boasting 'Thinking—Bigger and Smarter' features.

The company further disclosed details about these new offerings. 'Our latest and greatest flagship model, offering unparalleled performance in natural language, math, and reasoning — the perfect jack of all trades. Grok 4 Code (grok-4-code-0629) — Engineering Intelligence Unleashed — a model purpose-built to be your coding companion. Ask it questions about your code or embed directly into your code editor.'

According to BleepingComputer, it also appears users will gain the ability to jump directly from the Grok Console to Cursor AI, enabling them to engage in 'vibe coding' for their applications or websites.

Grok 4's Place in the AI Race

Grok 4 appears poised to alter the artificial intelligence landscape significantly. It aims to surpass models from major competitors, including OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5, Google's Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude.

By intentionally focusing on practical, task-specific AI, particularly for those in development and other professional fields, xAI is strategically carving out a distinct and impactful presence in this increasingly crowded market.

Accessing Grok 4

For users in Australia, Grok 4 will initially be accessible to those with an X Premium Plus subscription, which costs A$40 (£29.35) per month, as reported by TechAU. Alternatively, individuals who aren't X users can gain access to Grok 4 through a SuperGrok subscription directly from grok.com.

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