Telegram plans to add Grok—but Musk says no deal yet
What's the story
Telegram is planning to integrate Grok, an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, into its platform this summer. The announcement was made by Telegram founder Pavel Durov on X. However, Musk quickly clarified that no formal agreement had been signed yet. Durov accepted this clarification and confirmed that while they had agreed in principle, formalities were still pending. Although there's no official partnership yet, both tech giants seem eager to collaborate on the integration.
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Take a look at the discussion
True. Agreed in principle, but formalities are pending.
— Pavel Durov (@durov) May 28, 2025
Financial gains
Durov highlights financial benefits of the partnership
Durov also emphasized the financial benefits of the proposed partnership with xAI. He said that Telegram would receive $300 million in cash and equity from xAI, along with 50% of revenue from xAI subscriptions sold through Telegram. The integration is expected to not only improve user experience but also bolster Telegram's finances significantly. If finalized, the move could potentially bring Grok's capabilities to over a billion users of the messaging app globally.
Reactions
How netizens reacted to the conversation
As soon as Musk dismissed Durov's claims, social media buzzed with drama and trolling. Durov's impulsive post sparked several reactions. One user warned, "Don't speak before the ink is dry." Another asked, "Why announce a deal before it's signed?" A third pleaded, "Don't play with TON chart pls," referencing cryptocurrency.
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Check out this hilarious reaction
Bro which Elon were you talking pic.twitter.com/7JBO9bPsT2
— badger (@nftbadger) May 28, 2025
AI integration
Grok's unique features and privacy concerns
Grok, known for its witty responses and real-time interactions, could soon be available within Telegram chats, groups, and possibly even channels. This could be a significant move to make the AI chatbot more accessible beyond X. Durov also addressed privacy concerns by stating that xAI will only access data that Telegram users explicitly share with Grok through direct interactions.