Tesla Shifts to xAI’s Grok Amid Concerns Over Power Dynamics and Cost Cutting Measures The recent memo from Elon Musk instructing Tesla staff to switch to xAI's Grok model has sparked debate about its motivations.
On the surface, it appears to be a cost cutting measure, with Musk citing lower token costs for Grok compared to rival models. However, further investigation reveals a more complex web of interests at play.
Tesla has been testing beta versions of Grok internally for months and has worked closely with xAI's product lead Andrew Milich to iron out issues.