One of xAI’s Grok models was delayed to keep Baldur’s Gate knowledge up to scratch, says insider report
xAI delayed a Grok model release to improve its knowledge of the game Baldur's Gate, according to an insider report.Summary
An insider report from Business Insider suggests that xAI CEO Elon Musk's heavy involvement in day-to-day operations has led to significant sidetracks in Grok development. Specifically, several high-level engineers were reportedly diverted from other projects to ensure Grok provided accurate information about the popular video game *Baldur's Gate*, causing a delay in a new model's release. Furthermore, sources claim one team was tasked with teaching Grok how to play Musk's favorite game, *League of Legends*. The report also details a hectic work environment characterized by an always-active group chat run by Musk and intensive "war rooms," pushing employees into a constant "fire drill" state due to a limited workforce following recent reorganizations and departures of key co-founders.
(Source：PC Guide)