Grok 4.7 release delayed by a few Elon days, faces competition from Meta and OpenAI
The release of xAI’s Grok 4.7 AI model, initially expected within a 10-day window around September 11–12, has been delayed by “a few more Elon days,” according to an X post from the account SPACEXAI. The model is anticipated to be up to 10× cheaper than competitors and compete with Astra, but faces a high bar as Meta and OpenAI plan announcements in late September. A dated build ‘grok-4-7-0907’ was previously spotted.
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Grok 4.7 delayed by a few more Elon days, expected in packed September for AI releases
According to a post from the account SPACEXAI, the release of Grok 4.7 has been delayed by 'a few more Elon days,' a term referencing Elon Musk's often unpredictable timelines. The post indicates that the second half of September will be busy with model releases, as both Meta and OpenAI are expected to make announcements around their respective events, such as OpenAI DevDay and Meta Connect. The post adds that Grok 4.7 will have to meet a very high bar, suggesting high expectations for the model's performance. The exact new release date for Grok 4.7 is not specified, and the post ends with 'Soon? 👀,' implying an imminent but uncertain timeline.
Read sourceGrok 4.7 release expected today after announcement 10 days ago
A user on X, kimmonismus, notes that today is the scheduled release day for Grok 4.7, which was announced 10 days ago. The post expresses hope that the release will not be delayed, indicating anticipation for the AI model's launch.
Grok 4.7 expected to drop tomorrow, could be 10× cheaper and compete with Astra
An X post citing Elon Musk claims that Grok 4.7 will be released within a 10-day window, with the target date around September 11–12. A dated build 'grok-4-7-0907' was spotted earlier this week, and tomorrow is the last weekday of the 10-day window. The post speculates that the model could be up to 10× cheaper than competitors and compete with Astra, potentially representing a major jump in intelligence and efficiency. The forecast is attributed to Elon Musk's earlier statement and the observed build version.