xAI , the artificial intelligence startup founded by Elon Musk , appears to be preparing to unveil Grok 3.5 , the new version of its AI model. This is the latest development in the Grok platform, which attempts to compete with giants like Google 's Gemini , Anthropic's Claude , and OpenAI's GPT .
Although the original Grok was released just a year ago, the progress xAI has made is impressive, especially considering the limited development time. Currently, Grok 3 is available for both free and paid users. The next version—Grok 3.5—was originally scheduled for release in May 2025.
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Despite the lack of an official announcement, everything indicates that the premiere is approaching. Some X (formerly Twitter) spotted signs of Grok 3.5 in the platform's code, with references to modules such as "grok-3-5-api-2k-p2", suggesting that the new version is already being tested or is on the verge of release.
Currently, Grok AI performs poorly in the coding department , lagging behind competing solutions like Claude and Gemini , or even GPT-4 . However, it stands out as a multi-tool for everyday use, including image creation, PDF analysis , and web search capabilities .
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The arrival of Grok 3.5 may improve the model's coding capabilities. It remains to be seen whether xAI will be able to stand on equal terms with more mature and technologically advanced competitors.
Grok is inextricably tied to the X platform, which gives it unique access to real-time data. If properly leveraged, it could significantly differentiate itself from other AI agents that rely solely on web crawling.
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We don't know if Grok 3.5 will be a game-changer, but its upcoming release shows that xAI seriously next generation of models. If xAI can improve Grok in areas like programming, creativity, and interoperability with other systems, then it could go from being an outsider to a strong player. Essentially, it's a project with promise, but not yet a technological leader.
Source: www.bleepingcomputer.com
