AI/LLM · On-Prem
xAI
Trains the Grok frontier family on its own Colossus supercluster; real-time data via X.
Foundation proximity: Native (own / self-hosted weights)
Foundational models & how they consume them
PrimaryGrok (own frontier)· self-hosted (Colossus) · Native (own / self-hosted weights)
Cloud & datastore
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FAQ
Does xAI use a foundational AI model?
xAI uses Grok (own frontier) (Native (own / self-hosted weights)).
What cloud does xAI run on?
xAI runs on On-Prem.
What database does xAI use?
xAI uses object.
How close does xAI run to the foundational model?
xAI is Native (own / self-hosted weights) — close to the metal, so cheaper tokens and more control over outputs.
Sources
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