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Elon Musk Grokipedia launch: Tesla and SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk on Sunday announced that his artificial intelligence company xAI will release the first beta version of Grokipedia, an AI-driven knowledge platform designed as a direct competitor to Wikipedia, within two weeks.

Musk made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) by reposting a message from user @amXFreeze, who described Grokipedia as “the world’s largest and most accurate knowledge source for humans and AI, with no limits on use.” Musk wrote, “Version 0.1 early beta of Grokipedia will be published in 2 weeks.” The announcement immediately drew attention across social media, with users calling the project Musk’s boldest attempt yet to redefine how online information is collected, verified, and shared.

What Is Grokipedia?

According to details shared in earlier posts, Grokipedia is being built using xAI’s chatbot Grok, which will process massive amounts of publicly available data, including Wikipedia entries, to identify what is true, partially true, false, or missing.

The AI system will reportedly flag inaccuracies, rewrite half-truths, and add missing context to create what Musk’s supporters call a “truth-based knowledge engine.” An X post describing the project claimed that Grokipedia will be “free from bias or hidden agendas,” focusing solely on verified information and transparency. Musk endorsed that sentiment by replying, “Exactly.”

Version 0.1 of Grokipedia will likely include:

• AI-curated summaries and fact checks on major Wikipedia topics.
• Real-time verification of online claims through Grok’s inference engine.
• Open access for users and AI systems, with no paywalls or usage limits.
• Transparent citations and confidence levels for every claim.

Built On xAI’s Philosophy

The idea behind Grokipedia aligns with xAI’s broader goal of “understanding the universe.” Musk has repeatedly criticised Wikipedia’s editorial policies and funding model, accusing the platform of political and ideological bias.

He has further proposed that most conventional sources of information "manipulate public opinion," as he believes AI can be made to offer a more balanced view once trained on first principles and physics-based reasoning. Although Grokipedia's initial beta version shall be experimental, Musk has indicated that subsequent releases shall turn it into an integrated reference center for both humans and AI systems.

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Netizens have called for caution, adding that AI systems can also pick up biases in their training data. Some users asked how Grokipedia would determine "truth" on controversial or changing subjects. In spite of the uncertainty, Musk's fans see Grokipedia as a game-changer. If successful, it can upend long-standing knowledge models and redefine how digital information is trusted.

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xAI, currently valued at around USD 75 billion, is one of the fastest-growing AI ventures globally. Musk, who recently became the first person to reach a USD 500 billion net worth, has described Grokipedia as a “massive improvement over Wikipedia” and a step closer to building AI systems that can reason like humans.