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Elon Musk Unveils Grok 3, Promises Live Demo Of ‘Smartest AI’ Monday

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February 16, 2025

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Elon Musk has ignited the AI world with the unveiling of Grok 3, the latest iteration of his artificial intelligence project.

Announced via a tweet from the Libs of TikTok account early on Sunday, Musk declared Grok 3 to be the “smartest AI on Earth,” setting the stage for a live demonstration scheduled for Monday night.

The announcement has sparked a frenzy of anticipation and speculation among AI enthusiasts and industry experts.

“Grok 3 represents a significant leap forward in AI technology,” stated a source close to the project, speaking on condition of anonymity.

“It builds upon the foundations laid by previous versions, but with substantial enhancements in processing power, learning capabilities, and overall intelligence.”

While specific details about Grok 3’s capabilities remain under wraps, Musk’s reputation for pushing technological boundaries has fueled expectations of a groundbreaking advancement.

The live demo is expected to showcase Grok 3’s functionalities, including its ability to process information at lightning speed, engage in complex and nuanced conversations, and continuously learn from user interactions.

“This isn’t just another AI,” commented a leading AI researcher, Dr. Anya Sharma, “If Musk’s claims hold, Grok 3 could redefine the very landscape of artificial intelligence. We’re talking about a potential paradigm shift.”

The timing of Musk’s announcement is significant, as the AI sector is currently experiencing a period of intense competition and rapid innovation.

Grok 3’s arrival could disrupt the existing hierarchy, compelling other AI developers to accelerate their efforts. The potential ramifications extend far beyond the tech industry, with implications for sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and countless others.

“Imagine an AI capable of analyzing medical data in real-time to provide personalized treatments,” suggested Dr. Sharma. “Or an AI that can predict market trends with unprecedented accuracy. The possibilities are truly transformative.”

The live demonstration on Monday night will be a pivotal moment for Musk and the entire AI community. Attendees and viewers worldwide will have the opportunity to witness Grok 3 in action, gaining firsthand insights into its features and potential applications.

The event is expected to generate significant buzz and further fuel the ongoing debate about the future of AI.

“I’m incredibly excited to see what Grok 3 can do,” shared a tech blogger, Sarah Jones, “Musk has a history of delivering on his ambitious promises, and I have a feeling this will be no different. Monday night can’t come soon enough.”

As the countdown to the live demo begins, the tech world holds its breath, eager to witness what could be a defining moment in the evolution of artificial intelligence.

The unveiling of Grok 3 is not just about a new piece of technology; it represents a glimpse into the future, a future where AI plays an increasingly integral role in our lives.

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42 Killed In Israeli Attacks, Says Gaza’s Civil Defense

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August 24, 2025

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Gaza’s civil defence agency reported at least 42 people killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday, as the Israeli army prepared for a new assault on the Palestinian territory’s largest city.

Civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal said there had been several air strikes around Gaza City — which the military is gearing up to capture — including one in the Al-Sabra neighbourhood that killed eight people.

Attacks were also reported elsewhere across the territory, he said, with the “total tally currently rising to 42 dead”.

The army did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the figure.

“The situation is extremely dangerous… Each day, each minute, there are bombings, martyrs, death and blood — we can’t take it anymore,” Al-Sabra resident Ibrahim Al-Shurafa told AFP, explaining strikes and shelling were ongoing.

“We don’t know where to go. Death follows us everywhere,” he added.

Media restrictions in Gaza and difficulties in accessing many areas mean AFP is unable to independently verify the tolls and details provided by the civil defence agency or the Israeli military.

The October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that sparked the war resulted in the deaths of 1,219 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.

Israel’s offensive has killed at least 62,686 Palestinians, most of them civilians, according to figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza that the United Nations considers reliable.

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Venezuela Frees Eight Opposition Leaders

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August 24, 2025

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Venezuelan authorities released eight opposition leaders from jail early Sunday, including a former congressman and two Italian citizens, and granted house arrest to five others, an opposition politician said.

Most of those released had been charged with corruption in opposition-run mayoral offices.

Also set free was Congressman, Amirico de Grazia, detained amid protests that erupted during President Nicolas Maduro’s reelection in 2024.

“Today, several families are once again embracing their loved ones. We know there are many left, and we have not forgotten them; we continue to fight for everyone,” two-time former presidential candidate Henrique Capriles said on X.

Opposition leaders Victor Jurado, Simon Vargas, Arelis Ojeda Escalante, Mayra Castro, Diana Berrio, Gorka Carnevalli, as well as Italian nationals Margarita Assenzo and de Grazia were released, Capriles said.

Nabil Maalouf, Valentin Gutierrez Pineda, Rafael Ramirez, Pedro Guanipa, and David Barroso were placed under house arrest.

The Italian government confirmed the release of de Grazia and Assenzo, who must appear in court to clarify the conditions of their release. It also vowed to continue working on securing the release of other detained Italians.

“We have always said, and we maintain it: we will talk to whomever we need to talk to so that there is not a single political prisoner in our Venezuela!” Capriles added.

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Russia, Ukraine Exchange Prisoners Of War, Civilians

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August 24, 2025

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Russia and Ukraine each sent back more prisoners of war on Sunday in the latest in a series of exchanges that have seen hundreds of POWs released this year, the two sides said.

Large-scale prisoner exchanges were the only tangible result of three rounds of talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul between May and July.

They remain one of the few areas of cooperation between the two countries since Russia’s offensive began in 2022.

“On August 24, 146 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled” by Kyiv, the Russian defence ministry said on Telegram.

“In exchange, 146 prisoners of war of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were transferred” to Ukraine, it added. Ukraine did not confirm any figures for the release.

Russia also said that “eight citizens of the Russian Federation—residents of the Kursk region, illegally detained” by Kyiv were also returned.

Ukrainian forces launched a surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region in August last year, seizing hundreds of square kilometres (miles) of territory in a major setback for the Kremlin.

Russia deployed thousands of troops from its ally North Korea as part of a counterattack but did not fully reclaim the region until April.

Among the Ukrainians released on Sunday was journalist Dmytro Khyliuk, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Khyliuk was kidnapped in the Kyiv region in March 2022. He is finally home in Ukraine,” Zelensky said on social media.

Also freed was former Kherson mayor Volodymyr Mykolayenko, “who spent more than three years in captivity,” Zelensky’s aide Andriy Yermak wrote on X.

“In 2022, he was on the list for return, but Volodymyr voluntarily refused to be exchanged in favour of a seriously ill prisoner with whom he was sharing a cell in a Russian prison,” Yermak said.

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