US government announces $200 million Grok contract a week after 'MechaHitler' incident
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Elon Musk's xAI is launching "Grok for Government" following a $200 million contract with the US government to modernize the Defense Department. This comes shortly after Grok, the company’s chatbot, faced backlash for antisemitic remarks. The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's contract aims to develop AI workflows for mission areas. Federal agencies can also purchase xAI's tools through the General Services Administration. xAI plans to create models for national security, healthcare, and classified environments.
The US government has announced a new contract granting xAI up to $200 million to modernize the Defense Department, despite Grok's recent controversies.
xAI announced "Grok for Government," which will supply "frontier AI products" to the US and assist in developing AI workflows for the DoD.
Alongside the contract, xAI will provide tools through the General Services Administration schedule, aiming for applications in national security and healthcare.
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