Elon Musk Announces xAI’s Grokathon London 2026, 12-Hour Coding Sprint To Build Innovative AI Applications With New Grok Models

Elon Musk has announced xAI’s Grokathon event in London for 2026, featuring a 12-hour coding sprint. Participants will build innovative AI applications using new Grok models, with exclusive access to advanced tools and APIs. The event aims to foster creativity and technological advancement in the AI community.

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Elon Musk announced a "Grokathon" event in London on January 17, 2026, via a post on X. The event, organized by xAI, is a 12-hour coding sprint aimed at building applications using Grok, xAI's AI model. It will feature exclusive access to new Grok models and X APIs, with three winners receiving special awards. The announcement references a detailed thread by @XFreeze, highlighting the event's significance and encouraging participation. This initiative underscores xAI's focus on fostering innovation and community engagement in AI development. Gemini 3 Flash Launched: Google Introduces Faster and Efficient Version Than Gemini 2.5 Pro; Available As Gemini 3 Flash Preview in AI Studio, Gemini API.

Grokathon London 2026 Taking Place, Confirms Elon Musk

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