We finally know when Musk's alternative to Wikipedia will launch
What's the story
Elon Musk has confirmed the early beta launch of Grokipedia, a potential competitor to Wikipedia, in two weeks. The announcement was made today by Musk via his official X account. He retweeted a post by an X user @amXFreeze, who shared details about the upcoming platform and its ambitious goals.
Platform
Grokipedia to use Grok AI to analyze Wikipedia
As per @amXFreeze, Grokipedia aims to be "the world's largest and most accurate knowledge source, for humans and AI, with no limits on use." The post also suggested that the platform would use Musk's Grok AI chatbot to analyze sources like Wikipedia. It would then identify falsehoods or half-truths and rewrite entries for fuller context. However, these features are yet to be confirmed by Musk or xAI.
Goal
Claims of being 'built solely for the truth'
The social media post described Grokipedia as "built solely for the truth" and free from bias or any hidden agendas. It emphasized first-principles reasoning as a way to deliver verified and accurate information. While these claims paint a bold picture, they may currently reflect only the user's interpretation of the platform, and official details from xAI are still awaited.
Comparison
Musk's previous jabs at Wikipedia
Musk has previously criticized Wikipedia, questioning the funding of the non-profit organization and alleging that its content is influenced by left-leaning perspectives. He has claimed that traditional sources of information have misled the public over time and manipulated young minds. Grokipedia, he had said before, is meant to be a "massive improvement over Wikipedia" and a step toward xAI's goal of understanding the universe.