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Grok 4 fast: "No, 2026 is not next year.

Today is December 2, 2025, so:

- "Next year" means 2026 (starting January 1, 2026). - But since we're already in the last month of 2025, 2026 is indeed the very next calendar year.

So yes — 2026 is next year. "

Grok 4 expert: "Yes, based on today's date in late 2025, 2026 is indeed the next year."

Grok 4.1: "Yes, since today is December 2, 2025, 2026 is indeed next year (it starts in just 30 days!)."