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Grok makes a watchable movie by end of 2026
“Grok will make a movie that is at least watchable before the end of next year and really good movies in 2027.”
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Grok discovers useful new technologies no later than 2026
Elon Musk promised Grok discovers useful new technologies no later than 2026 by the end of 2026. It hasn't happened yet, with 80 days left.
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“I would expect Grock to yeah literally discover new new technologies that are actually useful no later than next year”
— Elon Musk · Jul 9, 2025 · xAI Grok 4 launch livestream (Jul 9 2025, re-upload), video, ~00:12:48 00:12:48 ↗
▶ WATCH HIM SAY IT @ 00:12:48 — XAI GROK 4 LAUNCH LIVESTREAM (JUL 9 2025, RE-UPLOAD), VIDEO, ~00:12:48
What actually happened
Pending. Grok must be credited with discovering a useful new technology by Dec 31, 2026. Grok 4 launch livestream (July 9, 2025) ↗
The Progression
Jul 9, 2025
The promise: “I would expect Grock to yeah literally discover new new technologies that are actually useful no later than next year” · xAI Grok 4 launch livestream (Jul 9 2025, re-upload), video, ~00:12:48 00:12:48 ↗
Today · Oct 12, 2026
Status: Pending · 80 days left. Still waiting.
At the Grok 4 launch in July 2025 Elon Musk said he would expect Grok to discover useful new technologies no later than 2026.
Receipts
LAST CHECKED 2026-10-12xAI’s record
Delivered
15
68% of resolved claims delivered.
Missed
7
Deadline passed, still no-show.
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