Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is set to unveil Grok 3, the latest version of its AI chatbot, during a live demo on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at 8 p.m. PT.
The highly anticipated update is expected to bring Tesla integration, a live-voice mode, and improved self-correction capabilities. With just a few hours to go before the official reveal, here’s what to expect from Grok 3.
Tesla Integration: AI on Wheels
One of the biggest highlights of Grok 3 is its deep integration with Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk had previously confirmed that Grok would soon be integrated into Tesla Inc. (TSLA) cars, allowing drivers to interact with the AI chatbot through voice commands.
Just Sunday, Musk hinted that this feature could go live tonight. This update was initially spotted by Not a Tesla App, a source known for tracking Tesla software developments.
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— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 16, 2025
With Grok inside Tesla vehicles, drivers may soon be able to use real-time AI assistance while on the road. Potential features include:
- Live traffic updates to help navigate congestion
- Weather condition reports for planning long trips
- Voice-activated queries for hands-free assistance
- General knowledge support while driving
This integration could take Tesla’s in-car AI experience to the next level, making it smarter and more interactive than ever before.
Other New Features and Upgrades
Apart from Tesla connectivity, Grok 3 is expected to bring significant enhancements over its predecessor:
- Self-Correction Ability: The AI can now fix its own mistakes, reducing inaccuracies and improving response reliability.
- Live-Voice Mode: Users may soon be able to interact with Grok using spoken commands rather than just text. This was recently teased by Shivon Zilis, a Neuralink executive and the mother of Musk’s twins, on X (formerly Twitter).
Woah! That was one of the most unexpectedly rewarding hours of my life.
Instead of passively listening to an audiobook about physics while doing errands as usual I had an hour long back-and-forth conversation with Ara from Grok 3 about a bunch of scientific topics.
We started…
— Shivon Zilis (@shivon) February 17, 2025
These upgrades could make Grok a more natural and responsive AI assistant, rivaling existing voice AI platforms.
Why This Matters
Musk’s AI company, xAI, has been making rapid progress in the AI space. In November 2024, xAI reached a staggering $50 billion valuation, an achievement that took OpenAI nine years to reach.
Meanwhile, OpenAI recently rejected Musk’s massive $97.4 billion acquisition offer, further fueling competition between the two AI giants.
With Grok 3 launching tonight, xAI is making bold moves to challenge OpenAI’s dominance. Whether it lives up to expectations remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—the AI battle is heating up.