Elon Musk's xAI is paying Telegram $300 million to adopt Grok
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Elon Musk's xAI has entered a lucrative partnership with Telegram, committing $300 million for a one-year deal to introduce its AI chatbot Grok to Telegram's vast user base, which exceeds a billion. The agreement not only provides Telegram with cash but also offers equity and a substantial share of revenue from subscriptions to Grok Premium and Premium+. This move positions Grok advantageously as Telegram looks to expand its AI capabilities while providing a unique integration opportunity with a major messaging platform.
The partnership between xAI and Telegram will significantly enhance user access to Grok, providing a lucrative revenue-sharing model for Telegram with $300 million upfront.
Telegram will learn from Grok's introduction, potentially expanding its AI insights across its vast user base as xAI pushes for broader reach in AI applications.
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