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SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.5, a cheaper 'Opus-class' model

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch AI ·

SpaceXAI released Grok 4.5 on Wednesday, positioning it as a cost-effective alternative to leading AI models. Elon Musk described it as an 'Opus-class model,' suggesting performance comparable to top-tier systems. The release aims to undercut competitors on price while maintaining high capability.

Meridian48 take
Musk's branding of Grok 4.5 as 'Opus-class' invites comparison to Anthropic's Claude Opus, but the real test will be independent benchmarks and real-world cost savings.
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