Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI’s models to train Grok

Elon Musk testified in a California federal court that his startup xAI has utilized OpenAI's models to enhance its own capabilities. The case revolves around model distillation, a common practice where a larger AI model serves as a 'teacher' to a smaller model. While model distillation is often used legitimately within companies, it can also be exploited by smaller labs to replicate the performance of larger competitors. Musk was questioned about his understanding of this technique and its significance in AI development.