xAI, the artificial intelligence company led by Elon Musk, has officially launched Grok 4 Fast, an advanced AI model designed to deliver top-tier performance at a fraction of the cost of its predecessors. Building upon the foundation laid by Grok 4, Grok 4 Fast introduces significant enhancements in reasoning capabilities, token efficiency, and real-time tool utilization.
Key Features of Grok 4 Fast:
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Unified Model Architecture: Grok 4 Fast integrates both reasoning and non-reasoning functions into a single model, eliminating the need for separate systems and reducing latency. This unified approach allows for seamless handling of complex queries and tasks.
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2 Million Token Context Window: The model supports an extensive context window, enabling it to process and retain large amounts of information, which is crucial for tasks requiring deep understanding and long-term coherence.
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End-to-End Tool-Use Reinforcement Learning: Trained with advanced reinforcement learning techniques, Grok 4 Fast can autonomously decide when to utilize tools such as web browsing, code execution, or data retrieval, optimizing its responses and actions in real-time.
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Superior Benchmark Performance: Grok 4 Fast has demonstrated exceptional performance across various benchmarks, including:
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BrowseComp: Achieved a pass rate of 44.9%, surpassing Grok 4’s 43.0%.
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SimpleQA: Scored 95.0%, outperforming Grok 4’s 94.0%.
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Reka Research Eval: Attained 66.0%, ahead of Grok 4’s 58.0%.
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X Browse: Reached 58.0%, compared to Grok 4’s 53.2%.
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Cost Efficiency: Grok 4 Fast offers a 98% reduction in operational costs compared to Grok 4, thanks to its enhanced token efficiency and optimized processing capabilities.
Availability:
Grok 4 Fast is now accessible to all users through xAI’s platform, with integration into both web and mobile applications. Developers can utilize the model via the xAI API, with options to select between reasoning and non-reasoning modes, depending on their specific application needs.
