xAI has revealed its first agentic coding model, Grok Code Fast 1. This path looks to put the AI developer in the path of major players like OpenAI and Microsoft in an effort to expand their footprint.
xAI positioned its latest release as a “speedy and economical” model, stating it is optimised for responsiveness and real-world developer workflows.
It is designed to handle tasks ranging from codebase analysis to bug fixes and supports common programming languages Python, Java, TypeScript, Rust and C++.
The Musk-owned AI player explained the model’s strength “lies in delivering strong performance in an economical, compact form factor, making it a versatile choice for tackling common coding tasks quickly and cost-effectively”.
Agentic coding tools, or AI systems capable of autonomously executing coding tasks, have increasingly become a priority for leading tech players.
Microsoft introduced a coding agent in GitHub Copilot earlier this year, with CEO Satya Nadella stating 20 per cent to 30 per cent of code across Microsoft is now AI-generated, Reuters reported.
Meanwhile, OpenAI’s Codex, which powers parts of ChatGPT, was made available to the AI chatbot’s Plus users in June.
Source: Mobile World Live
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