Elon Musk's string of warnings for OpenAI, Satya Nadella after GPT-5 release: ‘Grok will…’

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08 Aug, 2025

Introduction
The AI race just intensified. Following OpenAI’s much-anticipated launch of GPT-5, Elon Musk fired a series of sharp remarks aimed at both OpenAI and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, teasing that his company xAI’s upcoming Grok 5 will be a “crushingly good” rival. The exchanges lit up social media and put the spotlight back on the battle for AI dominance.

Musk’s Bold Claim: Grok 4 vs GPT-5
On Thursday, August 7, OpenAI officially rolled out GPT-5, calling it their “most capable model yet.” However, Musk was quick to declare that Grok 4 already in the market was “smarter” than GPT-5 even two weeks before its release. In a post on his X platform, he shared user feedback that favored Grok over OpenAI’s latest model, adding that Grok 4 Heavy was “already a lot better.”

The Satya Nadella Exchange
The day’s drama began when Satya Nadella announced GPT-5’s integration across multiple Microsoft products, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI Foundry. He praised the model for its “powerful new advances in reasoning, coding, and chat” and its Azure-trained capabilities. Musk responded bluntly, “OpenAI is going to eat Microsoft alive.” Nadella shot back with a composed yet witty remark, saying, “People have been trying for 50 years and that’s the fun of it! Each day you learn something new, and innovate, partner, and compete. Excited for Grok 4 on Azure and looking forward to Grok 5.”

Grok 5: Coming Before Year-End
Musk didn’t stop at words. He revealed that xAI is gearing up to launch Grok 5 “before the end of this year,” promising it will be “crushingly good.” This sets the stage for a direct head-to-head battle between Grok and GPT, potentially pushing both AI technologies into a new era of competition.

What’s New in GPT-5?
OpenAI describes GPT-5 as their most powerful and capable AI model to date, now available to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free tier. Key improvements include:

• Enhanced reasoning: The model is trained to ‘think’ before responding for more accurate outputs.
  
  

• Lower fabrication rate: It generates fewer made-up facts compared to GPT-4.
  
  

• Faster, safer responses: Optimized for better performance across diverse use cases.
  
  

According to CNBC, OpenAI has also made notable upgrades to GPT-4, with a sharper focus on safety and reliability.

Conclusion
With Musk promising Grok 5’s arrival before the year closes, the rivalry between xAI and OpenAI is set to escalate. Nadella’s openness to “innovate, partner, and compete” suggests that the AI industry is bracing for rapid innovation and perhaps some surprising collaborations. For now, tech enthusiasts will watch closely as two of the world’s most influential tech leaders push their AI visions toward the future.

FAQs

What is OpenAI GPT-5?
It’s the latest language model from OpenAI, offering improved reasoning, speed, and safety compared to previous versions.

How to use GPT-5?
It’s available to all ChatGPT users, including free-tier accounts.

When will Grok 5 come out?
Elon Musk says it will be launched before the end of 2025.