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Faker Backs 2026 T1 vs. Grok 5 Exhibition, Predicts a T1 Win

His remarks follow Elon Musk's proposal for a 2026 exhibition pitting xAI's Grok 5 against T1.

Overview

  • At a press conference in Seoul, Faker said he is eager to face xAI’s Grok 5 and believes T1 will come out on top next year.
  • Elon Musk had announced plans on X for a 2026 match after praising T1 as “the best human LoL team,” and T1 replied, “We are ready.”
  • The Korea Herald reports Musk indicated human-like limits for the AI, including restricted vision, capped reaction time and click speed, and use of only the in-game monitor feed.
  • Key details such as the match format, rules, timing, and technical setup have not been disclosed.
  • Faker reaffirmed his four-year contract through 2029 with T1 and said he expects to spend his entire professional career with the team.