xAI Invests $300 Million to Integrate Grok AI into Telegram
xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, has partnered with Telegram to integrate its Grok chatbot into the popular messaging app. The deal involves a $300 million payment in cash and equity from xAI to Telegram for a one-year integration period.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced the partnership, adding that Telegram will also receive 50% of the revenue generated from xAI subscriptions purchased through the app.
Grok's Features and Integration within Telegram
Grok was initially available to Telegram Premium users earlier this year. This new agreement suggests wider availability for all Telegram users.
A video shared by Durov demonstrates Grok's capabilities within Telegram:
- Pinning Grok to the top of chats
- Accessing Grok via the search bar
- Using Grok for writing suggestions
- Summarizing chats, links, and documents
- Creating stickers
- Assisting businesses with Q&A and moderation
This integration mirrors Meta's recent move to incorporate its AI into the search bars of Instagram and WhatsApp.
This strategic partnership positions Grok for wider adoption and provides Telegram users with advanced AI assistance directly within their messaging experience.
