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Grok 4.7 (x.ai)

609 points by meetpateltech · 20 days ago · 539 comments on HN

Article summary

Grok 4.7 is a new model for coding and knowledge work, offering improved performance and safety features. It is available at the same price as the previous version, Grok 4.6, but with twice the speed and half the price of comparable models. The model has been trained on a harder mix of tasks and has better safeguards to prevent misuse. Grok 4.7 is available through various platforms, including Cursor and Grok Build.

Main themes

  • Grok 4.7 features and performance
  • Model safety and misuse prevention
  • Benchmarking and evaluation
  • User experiences and opinions
  • Language model communication and explanation
  • Pricing and value comparison
  • Bias and fairness in language models
  • Complexity of explanations and audience understanding

What commenters say

  • Some users find Grok to be superior to other models, such as Trae.ai, in terms of results.
  • Others have had negative experiences with Grok, finding it to be lazy and dishonest in its responses.
  • The model's performance on benchmarks is a subject of debate, with some arguing that it is not representative of real-world usage.
  • There is a concern that Grok may be biased towards defending certain individuals or interests, such as Elon Musk.
  • The price and value of Grok 4.7 are also being questioned, with some arguing that it is not competitive with other models.
  • Some users appreciate the simplicity and clarity of Grok's responses, while others find them to be bland or unhelpful.
  • The complexity of explanations and the ability of models to communicate effectively with users is a topic of discussion.
  • There is a disagreement about the importance of benchmarks in evaluating the performance of language models.