SpaceXAI releases Grok 4.5, which Elon describes as an ‘Opus-class model’

SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, a new AI model that Elon Musk claims is an 'Opus-class' competitor with higher efficiency and lower costs. The company aims to challenge industry leaders by offering a faster, more affordable alternative for coding, research, and clerical tasks.
Why it matters
The release highlights the intensifying competition in the AI sector, where cost-efficiency and token pricing are becoming critical differentiators for enterprise adoption.
SpaceXAI has released its latest model, Grok 4.5 — the first since the company went public several weeks ago.
The article reports on product claims and pricing metrics without taking a stance on the model's actual performance.
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