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08 Dec 2023 — 4 min read

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X Begins Grok Rollout
Unmanned Cargo Planes

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X Begins Grok Rollout:

xAl's latest chatbot, Grok, has started its selective rollout to X's Premium Plus subscribers in the United States. This phase marks the beginning of a broader deployment strategy, with the subscription-based service priced at $16 per month. Grok's distinct advantage lies in its ability to harness real-time data from X, offering dynamic and updated interactions that reflect the latest social media trends.
In the rapidly evolving AI sector, giants like Microsoft and Google are currently at the forefront, setting benchmarks with their robust and versatile AI models. These models excel in a variety of tasks, showcasing the height of current AI capabilities. Anthropic follows closely, contributing its unique innovations and strengthening the diversity within the AI ecosystem.
Grok, although not leading in terms of power in the existing AI model hierarchy, brings a fresh perspective with its seamless integration into X. This integration allows Grok to tap into the pulse of social media, offering a different type of engagement and utility. The AI landscape is characterized by intense competition and rapid evolution, with each player pushing the boundaries of technology.

Unmanned Cargo Planes:

Reliable Robotics Corp., in partnership with FedEx Corp., has successfully completed a pilotless flight of a small cargo plane, marking a significant advancement towards regulatory approval for its remote-pilot system. On November 21st, the company conducted a 12-minute autonomous flight of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan at Hollister Municipal Airport in Northern California.
The flight was monitored by a remote pilot located approximately 50 miles away in Mountain View, California. This event, following an automated flight of a smaller Cessna 172 in 2019, showcased the startup's technological progress in automated aviation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently evaluating Reliable Robotics’ technology, with the potential for regulatory approval expected within two years.
The system allows remote pilots to supervise individual flights, maintaining responsibility for safe operation and the ability to intervene if necessary. During the test flight, the remote pilot mainly handled radio communications, as the automated system managed the taxiing, takeoff, and landing. This technology offers promising efficiency gains for air cargo companies like FedEx and UPS, allowing for more flexible scheduling and repositioning of flights to meet demand.
While FedEx has not yet committed to adopting this technology, they recognize its potential to enhance services, especially in remote locations. The widespread adoption of such autonomous systems in aviation hinges on demonstrating safety levels comparable to or exceeding human pilots, with initial applications in cargo flights and potential future use in passenger airlines. This advancement is expected to create more flying opportunities by reducing operational costs, rather than eliminating pilot jobs.

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