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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM ET · Updated July 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET

SpaceX launches Grok 4.5 as OpenAI rolls out rival model same day

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

SpaceX launched Grok 4.5, an updated AI model from xAI. The launch came on the same day that OpenAI rolled out a competing model.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 hr ago, when Axios reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 57 min ago from Washington Examiner. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Washington Examiner 57 min ago
SpaceX launches Grok 4.5 on same day OpenAI rolls out new model

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Axios 2 hr ago
Scoop: SpaceXAI launches new model, Grok 4.5

Coverage timeline

Jul 8, 1:50 PM ET
2 hr ago
Axios
Scoop: SpaceXAI launches new model, Grok 4.5
Jul 8, 3:49 PM ET
57 min ago
Washington Examiner
SpaceX launches Grok 4.5 on same day OpenAI rolls out new model
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