Telegram Partners with xAI to Integrate Grok Across Its Services

Telegram has entered into a one-year partnership with Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, to promote the Grok chatbot among its users and integrate it into «all applications.» This was announced by Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov.

«This summer, Telegram users will gain access to the best AI technology available in the market,» he stated.

As part of the agreement, Durov’s company will receive $300 million in cash and shares from xAI, as well as 50% of the revenue from all subscriptions sold by the AI startup through the messaging platform.

In March, Telegram introduced a Grok bot with the username @GrokAI. According to a video shared by Durov, this new integration extends beyond a standard bot and involves multiple functions of the messenger. Users will be able to:

However, the deal is not yet finalized, as Musk mentioned. Durov confirmed this, stating that the terms have been agreed upon, but formalities still need to be resolved.

Additionally, it is worth noting that in late May, media outlets reported on Telegram’s plans to raise $1.5 billion through bonds.