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Elon Musk says Grok Bot will use the "best back end model for any given task, including Claude Opus 5.5, MidJourney, Suno" (Grace Kay/The Information)

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OpenAI's Grok Bot will utilize the "best back end model for any given task, including Claude Opus 5.5, MidJourney, and Suno," showcasing the company's commitment to innovation and advanced technology.

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OpenAI's Grok Bot will utilize "best back end models for any task.": OpenAI's Grok Bot will utilize "best back end models for any task."
This move highlights OpenAI's commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology.: This move highlights OpenAI's commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology.
The announcement comes as OpenAI continues to expand its capabilities.: The announcement comes as OpenAI continues to expand its capabilities.

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Elon Musk says Grok Bot will use the "best back end model for any given task, including Claude Opus 5.5, MidJourney, Suno" (Grace Kay/The Information)

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