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Experimental Grok 4.20 Tops AI Trading Tournament With 12% Gain
Experimental Grok 4.20 was the only AI model to earn a profit in a trading tournament, gaining 12.11% as rivals posted heavy losses.
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Experimental Grok 4.20 was the only AI model to earn a profit in a trading tournament, gaining 12.11% as rivals posted heavy losses.
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