# Grok Imagine Ad Contest

- Date: 2026-02-08
- Type: news
- Credit: xAI / X Creators
- Post: https://x.com/XCreators/status/2020574093213655295
- URL: https://aifilmhistory.org/entry/grok-imagine-ad-contest

xAI runs an ad contest challenging creators to make commercials using only Grok Imagine 1.0, offering $1M for the grand prize. Over 4,000 submissions pour in. Andy Orsow wins $1M for "Understand the Universe. Faster." — a witty reimagining of Galileo's inquisition as a query to Grok. The winning ad airs during Super Bowl placements on X. Runner-up Dave Clark ($500K) and PJ Ace ($250K) round out the top three, with two $100K honorable mentions. A landmark moment for AI video contests in terms of prize money and mainstream visibility.

Links:
- Vie the winning ads: https://x.com/XCreators/status/2020574093213655295
- Contest Announcement: https://x.com/XCreators/status/2019269738728468765

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Source: https://aifilmhistory.org/entry/grok-imagine-ad-contest
Era: 2026 · The Shakeout
Last updated: 2026-10-02