AI THREAT TRACKER / EV-059 · Model release

xAI releases Grok 4.6

The update targets agents handling longer research, code and artifact tasks.

Model labxAI

TopicsModel release

OCCURRED12 Aug 2026

PUBLIC ACCOUNT12 Aug 2026

EVIDENCEFirst-party account

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Date of the developer announcement or dated release record.

xAI introduced Grok 4.6 for longer-running agent workflows, including research, coding and artifact creation. Initial access included Cursor and Grok Build, with API and partner access described in the launch announcement. xAI ↗

Sources & attribution

Organizational disclosure 12 Aug 2026
xAI releases Grok 4.6 ↗
xAI. Original developer announcement.