xAI 2T Model to Finish Initial Training Next Week
DanWahlin · x · 2026-07-18
A reply quotes Elon Musk stating that xAI's 2T model is expected to complete its initial training next week.
The update also includes a few key projections:
- The new model will outperform the 1.5T version across the board.
- It could potentially surpass Kimi.
- Speed and token efficiency are close to the 1.5T version, which is Grok 4.5.
Overall, this provides an update on the training progress and performance expectations for xAI's next-generation large model.
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