xAI to Pay Telegram $300M for Integrating AI Chatbot Grok

May 28, 2025
TechCrunch
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Summary

In a groundbreaking deal, Elon Musk's AI company xAI will pay Telegram $300 million to integrate its chatbot Grok into the messaging app, allowing users to access Grok's advanced capabilities for writing, summarizing, and creating content directly within Telegram.

Key Points

  • xAI to pay Telegram $300M in cash and equity to integrate its chatbot Grok into the Telegram app for one year
  • Telegram will earn 50% of the revenue from xAI subscriptions purchased through the app
  • Grok will be integrated into Telegram's apps, allowing users to use it for writing suggestions, summarizing content, creating stickers, and assisting with moderation

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