# The Daily Tech Brief | SpaceX launches Grok 4.5 and disrupts AI market with half-price coding model

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Published: 2026-07-09T09:06:57+00:00
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Visit https://www.thedailyworldbrief.com for comprehensive technology news updates. Today, we cover SpaceX's launch of Grok 4.5, an AI model optimized for coding and autonomous agent tasks that competes with established providers like Anthropic and OpenAI at approximately half the price. This development has potential implications for pricing strategies and competition within the AI market. Other key stories include the European Union's Court of Justice upholding a $4.7 billion antitrust fine against Google, emphasizing increased regulatory scrutiny of Big Tech firms. Additionally, Microsoft has patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Windows Defender, and new research reveals that some AI coding agents can be manipulated to execute malicious code. OpenAI has publicly released GPT-5.6 following the removal of government export controls, while Meta is developing smart glasses with continuous audio and image recording capabilities. Finally, Estonia has implemented an AI tool aimed at reducing drafting errors in government legislation, showcasing AI's potential role in public sector governance. Poll Question: Will SpaceX's Grok 4.5 force Anthropic and OpenAI to cut their AI model prices? Yes No - Could this pricing shift accelerate adoption of autonomous agent AI in enterprises? #TechNews #AINews #Innovation #BigTech #Startups

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