Grok 4.5 will be released today (2026-07-08 or 2026-07-09)
“late last night, Elon Musk confirmed the rumors and said that, yes, indeed, Grok 4.5 would be coming today. In fact, by the time that you are listening to this, it is highly likely that Grok 4.5 is out.”
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Our resolution criterion
disputableGrok 4.5 is publicly available for use on the date of release
Resolution
Marked correct on Jul 25, 2026.
Multiple sources confirm Grok 4.5 was publicly released on July 8-9, 2026, matching the predicted release window and confirming public availability. · "Grok 4.5, the company’s “strongest model ever,” according to a statement, was made available to the public Wednesday for a limited time." — https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/07/08/spacexai-launches-grok-45-heres-whats-new-about-the-companys-strongest-model-ever (tier 2, undated)
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